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V298 EBY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,158 mi
Last recorded43,158 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 43,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,301 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,074 miles

play at steering column

Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 17,804 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,172 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 16,171 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,026 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 15,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,453 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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V298 EBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V298 EBY, 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 V298 EBY registered?

V298 EBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V298 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V298 EBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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