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V264 WWL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,512 mi
Last recorded122,512 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV264 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 122,512 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 122,510 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting in n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 114,239 miles

exhaust centre section has slight corrosion.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,059 miles

corrosio9n n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake disc's

damage n/s/f indicator

o/sd/r light lense

Fail 16 Sep 2011 111,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

corrosio9n n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake disc's

damage n/s/f indicator

o/sd/r light lense

Fail 23 Aug 2010 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 105,183 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear number plate light dull

Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 98,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,397 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,547 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2006 82,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 68,748 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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V264 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V264 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 V264 WWL registered?

V264 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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