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V172 YNH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,162 mi
Last recorded84,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2014 84,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,845 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,845 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,803 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 41,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

suspect slow puncture in n/s front tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 40,947 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 40,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear offside tyre worn shoulders to wear bars / size 195 50 x 16 [V]

Pass 24 May 2006 38,481 miles

full plastic under tray fitted

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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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V172 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V172 YNH, 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 V172 YNH registered?

V172 YNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V172 YNH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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