MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
nsf door damaged
osr chassis has excessive corrosion just outside 30cm zone
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
osr chassis has excessive corrosion just outside 30cm zone
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V213 DRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V213 DRB, 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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How do I check the history of V213 DRB?
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What year was V213 DRB registered?
V213 DRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 1999.
Is V213 DRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V213 DRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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