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A17 OBE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,120 mi
Last recorded134,120 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,120 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 134,120 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 114,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,585 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 95,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,506 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,506 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,166 miles

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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A17 OBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 OBE, 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.

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What year was A17 OBE registered?

A17 OBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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