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V116 MBY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,688 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,350 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,428 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 26,652 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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V116 MBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V116 MBY, 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 V116 MBY registered?

V116 MBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V116 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V116 MBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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