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V320 NWR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015

Front subframe corroed.Nearside rear stak covers missing.Main beam switch worn

Fail 22 May 2015

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

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

Front subframe corroed.Nearside rear stak covers missing.Main beam switch worn

Pass 26 May 2014 54,604 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

headlamp main beam switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,243 miles

Centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside front brake flexi hose slight deterioration

Rear roadwheels rims slightly buckled

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside front brake flexi hose slight deterioration

Rear roadwheels rims slightly buckled

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,322 miles

Centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside rear roadwheel slightly buckled

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front brake flexi hose slight deterioration

Offside rear roadwheel slightly buckled

Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside rear roadwheel slightly buckled

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front brake flexi hose slight deterioration

Offside rear roadwheel slightly buckled

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

full plastic cover under vehicle

nearside door mirror covered with tape

o/s front seatbelt twisted Works OK

o/s/r lower coil spring seat rubber perished

Fail 15 Apr 2011 45,343 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

full plastic cover under vehicle

nearside door mirror covered with tape

o/s front seatbelt twisted Works OK

o/s/r lower coil spring seat rubber perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,375 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,327 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,501 miles

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

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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V320 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V320 NWR, 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 V320 NWR registered?

V320 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V320 NWR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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