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V206 KDW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,158 mi
Last recorded61,158 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 KDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,158 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre under inflated

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside front subframe damaged

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside reverse light not working

Fail 22 Jun 2020 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on radius arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre under inflated

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside front subframe damaged

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside reverse light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,553 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside/nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/neaeside (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

just passed service brake efficiency

Fail 3 Aug 2018 56,547 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside/nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/neaeside (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

just passed service brake efficiency

Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,318 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box is corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened corner slight damage (dented) (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 52,318 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box is corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened corner slight damage (dented) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,727 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 49,727 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer outer case corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2014 46,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer outer case corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,601 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,758 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

srs light on

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,354 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,753 miles

SRS warning lamp on

both headlamp dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

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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V206 KDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V206 KDW, 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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V206 KDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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