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V216 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,957 mi
Last recorded74,957 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

offside front brake hose cracking on outer casing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,431 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside front of vehicle damaged

rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside front of vehicle damaged

rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,562 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,644 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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V216 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V216 HVW, 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 V216 HVW registered?

V216 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V216 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V216 HVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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