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V160 YBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,252 miles

exhaust box in rusty condition

Fail 21 Mar 2012 100,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust box in rusty condition

Fail 31 Mar 2011 92,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear in front anti roll bar links

Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,618 miles

slight wear in front anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,669 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight warps in front discs in front discs (may get worse if new brake pads fitted ) front exhaust pipe dented center box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,667 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes 20%

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,926 miles

underbody covered in fixed covers slight warps in front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,979 miles

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

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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V160 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V160 YBD, 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 V160 YBD registered?

V160 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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