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V154 EVU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,401 mi
Last recorded50,401 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 EVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,401 miles

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

Knock from steering column no play detected

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Knock from steering column no play detected

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 44,577 miles

n/s wiper slightly smearing

very strong fuel smell

Fail 14 May 2015 44,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,381 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 May 2013 38,350 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 38,135 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 31,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 29,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,351 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 28,350 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2008 27,791 miles

front no/ plate is cracked and insecure

Pass 3 May 2007 26,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,818 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 25,816 miles

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

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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V154 EVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V154 EVU, 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 V154 EVU registered?

V154 EVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V154 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V154 EVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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