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V211 MLG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,575 mi
Last recorded99,575 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 MLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,049 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,328 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre cracks developed

Fail 22 Dec 2011 92,328 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre cracks developed

Pass 18 Dec 2010 90,907 miles

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

full length undershield present preventing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,653 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,091 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 153,838 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

air bag light on gearbox noise

Fail 25 Jun 2007 153,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

air bag light on gearbox noise

Pass 15 Jun 2006 129,930 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V211 MLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V211 MLG, 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 V211 MLG registered?

V211 MLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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