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V139 WAB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,761 mi
Last recorded114,761 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 101,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2015 96,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,216 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 90,203 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,203 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 84,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,251 miles

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

Headlamp dip switch faulty

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn/split

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp dip switch faulty

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn/split

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,031 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,875 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 42,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V139 WAB, 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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V139 WAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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