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V286 LKE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,955 mi
Last recorded81,955 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,745 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,395 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,894 miles

abs warning light on

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear stop light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs warning light on

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear stop light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,220 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,112 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,026 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,369 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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V286 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V286 LKE, 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 V286 LKE registered?

V286 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V286 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V286 LKE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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