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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V170 DSN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 V170 DSN, 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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How do I check the history of V170 DSN?
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What year was V170 DSN registered?
V170 DSN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.
Is V170 DSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for V170 DSN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V170 DSN have outstanding finance?
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