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V154 ROF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,664 mi
Last recorded71,664 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 ROF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,664 miles

exhaust box in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front windows tinted

offside front brake disc in poor condition

wear at offside front lower balljoint

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,438 miles

All wheel rims slight kerb damage

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Hazard warning lamp switch suspect

Nearside front and both rear wheels slightly distorted

Fail 29 Oct 2010 61,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All wheel rims slight kerb damage

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Hazard warning lamp switch suspect

Nearside front and both rear wheels slightly distorted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,110 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 88,110 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 78,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,006 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 69,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 66,410 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 50,370 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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V154 ROF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V154 ROF, 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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V154 ROF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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