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V117 YNH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,953 mi
Last recorded39,953 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 39,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2020 39,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,766 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,716 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 39,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,899 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,488 miles

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

n/s/f subframe slight damage

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,967 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,306 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,714 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,239 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,251 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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V117 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V117 YNH, 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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V117 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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