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V186 OKP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,142 mi
Last recorded61,142 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 OKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

brakes not put in rollers fear of damage to o/s/f suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 46,300 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,030 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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V186 OKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V186 OKP, 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 OKP registered?

V186 OKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V186 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V186 OKP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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