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N10 DMB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,389 mi
Last recorded72,389 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 DMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 72,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,260 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 67,260 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,342 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,095 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 61,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,496 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,375 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,192 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,939 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,798 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,798 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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N10 DMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N10 DMB, 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 N10 DMB registered?

N10 DMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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The MOT history for N10 DMB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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