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V206 NAV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,367 mi
Last recorded121,367 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 NAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 121,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2024 111,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,696 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,573 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2022 108,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2021 107,926 miles

centre exhaust outer skin tatty/corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch/under cover trim slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 105,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,723 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,854 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,772 miles

Both front suspension top mounts creaking slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

Minor surface chipping to windscreen

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

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

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

Slight knock from steering column

Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,772 miles

Both front suspension top mounts creaking slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

Minor surface chipping to windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight knock from steering column

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,060 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,984 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,517 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 37,121 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 34,650 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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V206 NAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 V206 NAV, 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 NAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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