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V272 WWL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,037 mi
Last recorded123,037 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 123,037 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 123,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 123,002 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Near side rear (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All discs front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 118,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,646 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 104,604 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak engine

Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,030 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,062 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,390 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 84,772 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,222 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 55,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,696 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 53,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V272 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V272 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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V272 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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