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V19 MAS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,871 mi
Last recorded80,871 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 MAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,871 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorated and weak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight leak at power steering reservoir

Fail 18 Apr 2013 80,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust centre box deteriorated and weak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight leak at power steering reservoir

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,928 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 69,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,052 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V19 MAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V19 MAS, 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 V19 MAS registered?

V19 MAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V19 MAS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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