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M500 HUM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,445 mi
Last recorded135,445 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 HUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 135,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR, NSF & OSF. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSR & OSR. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 135,262 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR, NSF & OSF. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All 6. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSR & OSR. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,141 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 126,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,122 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 106,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,710 miles

Some corrosion to underside.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 95,354 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 95,354 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,795 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,968 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 76,011 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 76,011 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,127 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 68,122 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M500 HUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M500 HUM, 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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M500 HUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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