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V291 LKE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,889 mi
Last recorded119,889 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 119,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 115,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,013 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,851 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 85,851 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front lower suspension pan bush perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2008 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front lower suspension pan bush perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,328 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emisions not done

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,690 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,421 miles

slight free play in offside steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,364 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V291 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V291 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 V291 LKE registered?

V291 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V291 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V291 LKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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