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M8 WVS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,358 mi
Last recorded150,358 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 WVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 150,358 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 145,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 138,338 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 138,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 130,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 128,709 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 128,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 114,748 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 114,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,869 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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M8 WVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M8 WVS, 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 M8 WVS registered?

M8 WVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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