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V262 WWL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,114 mi
Last recorded98,114 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,179 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but system seem's to be adequately supported

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,325 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Jan 2012 88,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,889 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 84,889 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,554 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 73,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

knock in steering

nearside rear tyre 3mm outer edge

offside front tyre 3mm and side wall damage

rear road springs rust and lower mounts poor

rotation wrong on nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,098 miles

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

knock in steering

nearside rear tyre 3mm outer edge

offside front tyre 3mm and side wall damage

rear road springs rust and lower mounts poor

rotation wrong on nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2007 66,129 miles

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

front pads and discs limit (nearside worst)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear springs rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,129 miles

front pads and discs limit (nearside worst)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear springs rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,326 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,403 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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V262 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V262 WWL, 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 V262 WWL registered?

V262 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V262 WWL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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