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V11 YAK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 YAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 96,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 94,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking on sidewalls and in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside quarter sills corroded

outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,842 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm.also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear jacking block is missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas and suspension arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm.also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside registration plate bulb dim when illuminated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear jacking block is missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas and suspension arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise exhaust slightly corroded

advise under trays fitted time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2017 86,710 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise exhaust slightly corroded

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,744 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front tyres getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2015 76,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,658 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,187 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,187 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,154 miles

centre exhaust braket rusty secured by chain

near side and off side front brake hoses perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,995 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,196 miles

Exhaust silencer mount broken, exhaust supported ok

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front no. plate slightly deteriated and slighly insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,026 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,033 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,677 miles

front brake pads appear low & discs starting to wear(lipped)

slight play in top of steering column

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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V11 YAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 V11 YAK, 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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V11 YAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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