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V303 MDL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,412 mi
Last recorded104,412 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 MDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,420 miles

backbox deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 100,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

backbox deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 96,477 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 96,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,772 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 71,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 55,119 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 55,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 42,122 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 42,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,558 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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V303 MDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V303 MDL, 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 V303 MDL registered?

V303 MDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V303 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V303 MDL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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