MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,905 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Strut top mount noisy
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
noise on steering
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
noise on steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
noise on steering
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
noise on steering
Both front tyres worn low on outer edge.
Rear silencer corroded.
Nearside Front Getting low on outer edge, tracking ?
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear brake pipes corroded to brake hoses.
Rear silencer corroded.
Both rear brake pipes corroded to brake hoses.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear silencer corroded.
Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges.
Both rear tyres cracking badly in tread.
Both rear tyres cracking badly.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake pipe corroded.
Rear silencer corroded.
Both rear tyres cracking badly.
Offside front brake pipe corroded.
Rear silencer corroded.
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.
Both front front brake flexi hose surfaces starting to crack due to age.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V170 POB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 POB, 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 V170 POB registered?
V170 POB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V170 POB safe to buy?
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