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V301 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 88,075 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Advanved wear an movement on engine mountings

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S door mirror slightly loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 88,074 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Advanved wear an movement on engine mountings

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S door mirror slightly loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 79,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2011 71,058 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 71,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 62,403 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 62,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 55,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,523 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 35,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

play n/s rack,tyres perishing

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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V301 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V301 DLM, 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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V301 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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