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V106 NDM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,518 mi
Last recorded151,518 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 NDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 151,518 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 151,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 140,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly warped ?

Fail 22 Feb 2011 140,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly warped ?

Pass 5 Feb 2010 131,333 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 131,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 116,274 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 116,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 108,683 miles

under side not fully inspected fitted with under trays

Pass 6 Nov 2006 104,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 99,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 98,949 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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V106 NDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V106 NDM, 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 V106 NDM registered?

V106 NDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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