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V223 ABD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,025 mi
Last recorded71,025 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,120 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,159 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

corrosion on centre exhaust system

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,753 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

corrosion on centre exhaust system

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,362 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,160 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,990 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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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V223 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V223 ABD, 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 V223 ABD registered?

V223 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V223 ABD safe to buy?

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