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V270 ANH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,905 miles

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

Wiper will not switch off. with wiper stalk

Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,905 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Wiper will not switch off. with wiper stalk

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,202 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,146 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,159 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,043 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,932 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,445 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,129 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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V270 ANH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 V270 ANH, 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 V270 ANH registered?

V270 ANH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V270 ANH 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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