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XAZ 7675

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,947 mi
Last recorded134,947 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 7675
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2016 134,947 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 130,648 miles

centre silencer badly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 130,648 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre silencer badly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 125,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 116,727 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 116,357 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 107,953 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 107,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2010 97,841 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 97,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front & rear number plate deteriated

n/s/r jacking point rubber missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,599 miles

both rear tryes starting to crack and split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,655 miles

rear no plate fading

Fail 2 Mar 2007 66,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear no plate fading

Pass 8 May 2006 62,765 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 62,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear no plate fading

small cut n/s/f outer wall

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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XAZ 7675 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAZ 7675, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAZ 7675 registered?

XAZ 7675 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is XAZ 7675 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 7675 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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