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V260 DLN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

57,048 mi
Last recorded57,048 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 57,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 57,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 51,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight smell of fumes in engine area

Fail 3 Nov 2023 51,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight smell of fumes in engine area

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,654 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 47,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 47,003 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,459 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 43,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,424 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,756 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 40,756 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,916 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 36,484 miles

slight knock from steering column

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 29 Oct 2013 36,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight knock from steering column

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,922 miles

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight knock from steering column

Fail 8 Oct 2011 33,919 miles

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

slight knock from steering column

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,681 miles

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,126 miles

offside front rubber brake hose perishing . covers fitted front to back under vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2008 29,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front rubber brake hose perishing . covers fitted front to back under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,135 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 6 Oct 2007 26,119 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,204 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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V260 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V260 DLN, 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 V260 DLN registered?

V260 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V260 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V260 DLN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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