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V104 VWL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,281 mi
Last recorded88,281 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 VWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear subframe bushes slight movement

emissions suspect

offside rear radius arm pivot slight movement and rust marks

Fail 31 Jul 2009 87,986 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear subframe bushes slight movement

emissions suspect

front shocks weak

offside rear radius arm pivot slight movement and rust marks

Pass 25 Jul 2008 77,506 miles

Both rear radius arms brake pipes corroding

Exhaust emissions suspect

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,597 miles

Exhaust emissions suspect

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,768 miles

Exhaust emissions suspect

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front service brake veers right

Service brake pedal low

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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V104 VWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V104 VWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V104 VWL registered?

V104 VWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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