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V207 RBP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

93,226 mi
Last recorded93,226 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV207 RBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

centre / rear exhaust system is deteriorated internally

Fail 24 Jul 2012 89,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

centre / rear exhaust system is deteriorated internally

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,056 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,310 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Feb 2010 82,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2008 76,968 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,968 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,084 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2007 69,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,426 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SRS light staying on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front top strut mounting noisey

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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V207 RBP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V207 RBP, 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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V207 RBP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V207 RBP shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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