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V154 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,472 mi
Last recorded81,472 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,079 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 77,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine earthing lead broken at rear of engine

Noise from engine

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,813 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine earthing lead broken at rear of engine

Noise from engine

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,858 miles

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear tyre perrishing/cracking badly on side walls & tread

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2009 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear tyre perrishing/cracking badly on side walls & tread

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,719 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear spring mounts corroded

slight play in rack pinion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,040 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,040 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2006 55,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V154 MBH, 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 MBH registered?

V154 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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