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V104 LEB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,975 mi
Last recorded168,975 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 LEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 168,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

indicator switch worn

Fail 29 May 2018 168,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

indicator switch worn

Pass 23 May 2017 160,698 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 153,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 146,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 146,331 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 141,818 miles

Distortion outer rim offside front wheel

Movement in the steering column splined joint

Screw in the treaded area of the nearside rear tyre

Some rust front brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2014 141,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Distortion outer rim offside front wheel

Movement in the steering column splined joint

Screw in the treaded area of the nearside rear tyre

Some rust front brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 137,429 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 137,429 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 132,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet difficult to open

front wiperblades split

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2012 132,329 miles

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

front wiperblades split

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,465 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 107,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 107,105 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,095 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 83,361 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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V104 LEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V104 LEB, 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 V104 LEB registered?

V104 LEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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