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V311 HKY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,706 miles

os rear steel brake pipe ns rear tyre os rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,488 miles

OS NS FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 7 Jul 2017 81,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

OS NS FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,252 miles

bonnet release handle damaged

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded

heavy surface corrosion to various steering & suspension components

parts of high level brake light inoperative

rear shock absorbers damp

slight misfire from engine on idle

slight play in offside front stabiliser link

strut top mounting bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,616 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 69,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,050 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,395 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,035 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn very low on edge

offside rear tyre casing cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,657 miles

sill and under side covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2006 42,650 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers and under side covers fitted

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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V311 HKY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V311 HKY, 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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V311 HKY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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