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V287 LKE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,610 mi
Last recorded107,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,623 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 103,942 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 103,942 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,714 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 59,503 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V287 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V287 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 V287 LKE registered?

V287 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V287 LKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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