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V293 EUF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,688 mi
Last recorded52,688 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 EUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,688 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/i cv boot damp

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,510 miles

Gearbox is leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,466 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

near side front brake hose perishing

rear brake pipes rusty

stone chip in windscreen

undercovers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,466 miles

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

near side front brake hose perishing

rear brake pipes rusty

stone chip in windscreen

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,344 miles

fuel smell no leak found

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,758 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 36,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 20,258 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 20,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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V293 EUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 V293 EUF, 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 V293 EUF registered?

V293 EUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V293 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V293 EUF 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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