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V646 KGH

1999 Mercedes A Class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,276 mi
Last recorded138,276 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A Class81,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 KGH
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 138,276 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin unbonding

front brake discs rusty

front number plate is cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre near legal limit

offside brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 19 Feb 2019 138,270 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer skin unbonding

front brake discs rusty

front number plate is cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre near legal limit

offside brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 3 Jan 2018 133,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs wearing+pads,tyres wearing on edges,shockabsorbers getting weak

headlamp switch wearing,exhaust corroded+bracket broken,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy,nearside rear seat missing,

slight play in steering+knocking noise,brake hoses wearing

Fail 3 Jan 2018 133,733 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs wearing+pads,tyres wearing on edges,shockabsorbers getting weak

headlamp switch wearing,exhaust corroded+bracket broken,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy,nearside rear seat missing,

slight play in steering+knocking noise,brake hoses wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,166 miles

exhaust corroded,indicator switch wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 110,632 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corrodeing.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,075 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 101,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,381 miles

The offside rear door fails to open from inside

Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r door wont open from inside

rear exhaust mount detatched but still supported

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rearmost exhaust mount broken but system still supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rearmost exhaust mount broken but system still supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,626 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,143 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,143 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,496 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake only just met service requirements

Fail 18 Sep 2007 55,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,246 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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V646 KGH is a 1999 Mercedes A Class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,284 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V646 KGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V646 KGH is a 1999 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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