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V252 ROR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,917 mi
Last recorded73,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 ROR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,917 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 68,302 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,384 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 59,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

belly pan fitted

both rear tyres wearing lumpy on inner edges

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 53,495 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

front pads getting low

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,337 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,337 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

belly pan fitted

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

outer sills covered

rear number plate stained

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,790 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,790 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

belly pan fitted

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

front pads appear low

outer sills covered

rear number plate stained and front damaged

tested in damp conditions

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre tread low 3mm

offside front tyre pressure low

outer sills covered

rear number plate dirty

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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V252 ROR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V252 ROR, 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 V252 ROR registered?

V252 ROR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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