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V105 LEL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV105 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,814 miles

nail osr tyre

nsf tyre 2mm

steering coloumn clonk

Fail 31 Aug 2017 88,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail osr tyre

nsf tyre 2mm

steering coloumn clonk

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,387 miles

osr tyre punture

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,587 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Fail 15 Sep 2015 79,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,193 miles

1 bulb in centre stop light inop

both front brake hoses perishing

exhaust slightly corroded

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,696 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 27,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,801 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,119 miles

NOTE/ALL 4 TYRES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS. †NOTE/FULL UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED.

Fail 22 Nov 2005 13,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 13,344 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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V105 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V105 LEL, 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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V105 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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