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V120 WUD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,187 mi
Last recorded110,187 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 WUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,144 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,163 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 82,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 74,205 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,205 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,465 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 56,465 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,613 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,552 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,663 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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V120 WUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V120 WUD, 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 V120 WUD registered?

V120 WUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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