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V250 VAG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,209 mi
Last recorded46,209 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV250 VAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 46,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,518 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 43,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,584 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 42,584 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 40,604 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,043 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,609 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,117 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 9,729 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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V250 VAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V250 VAG, 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 V250 VAG registered?

V250 VAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V250 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V250 VAG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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