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V139 MYS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,218 mi
Last recorded89,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 MYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 89,218 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,583 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 65,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,980 miles

both front brake hoses started to perish

rear exhaust bracket getting weak

steering column noisey

Fail 30 Nov 2006 56,980 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front brake hoses started to perish

rear exhaust bracket getting weak

steering column noisey

Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,784 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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V139 MYS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V139 MYS, 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 V139 MYS registered?

V139 MYS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V139 MYS safe to buy?

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