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V199 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,641 mi
Last recorded218,641 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 218,641 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 218,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 212,514 miles

Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 212,514 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 207,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 200,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 197,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 196,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 196,402 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 190,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 186,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 186,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 182,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 182,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 167,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 167,922 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V199 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V199 MBH, 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 V199 MBH registered?

V199 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V199 MBH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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