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V186 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,526 mi
Last recorded77,526 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,857 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,952 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 71,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,268 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 69,268 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,151 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,147 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,047 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,660 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 56,656 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,450 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,876 miles

195-50-16 tyre size

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

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 10 Nov 2006 45,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 40,860 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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V186 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V186 ERD, 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 V186 ERD registered?

V186 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V186 ERD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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