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V161 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,766 mi
Last recorded54,766 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,766 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 54,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,907 miles

both front flexi hoses badly perished

f/n/s tyre curbed

f/n/s wheel rim damaged

front disc's worn

Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front flexi hoses badly perished

front disc's worn

Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,453 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 35,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,909 miles

o/s front tyre cracking inner edge

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,661 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 20,617 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,542 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 19,541 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,005 miles

nearside front tyre has minor cuts on sidewall caused by kerbing

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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V161 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V161 UAY, 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 V161 UAY registered?

V161 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V161 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 UAY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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