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V185 NUA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,377 mi
Last recorded111,377 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 NUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,377 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 111,376 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,612 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Unable to check rear suspension and brake components due to undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 102,458 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Unable to check rear suspension and brake components due to undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,598 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,446 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked spring cup (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked spring cup (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front strut top mounting bearings rough

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 90,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,212 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,704 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 71,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 17 Aug 2010 53,974 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,059 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,288 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 37,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 28,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,444 miles

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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V185 NUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V185 NUA, 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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V185 NUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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