MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,597 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V284 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V284 DLM, 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 V284 DLM registered?
V284 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.
Is V284 DLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V284 DLM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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