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V271 DBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

79,303 mi
Last recorded79,303 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,303 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,195 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,838 miles

o/s/f bottom wishbone front bush splitting

Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f bottom wishbone front bush splitting

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,226 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 72,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,870 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 70,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 67,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,593 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 60,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 57,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,325 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 50,325 miles

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

Main Earth Strap Broken On The Back Of The Engine

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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V271 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V271 DBD, 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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V271 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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