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V151 SBW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 SBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,220 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,611 miles

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt fully due to child seat filled

Fail 2 Dec 2015 66,611 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt fully due to child seat filled

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,349 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 62,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,082 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,635 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,414 miles

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 9 Nov 2006 41,216 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 41,216 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

o/s/r tyre cracked

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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V151 SBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V151 SBW, 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 V151 SBW registered?

V151 SBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V151 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V151 SBW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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