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V322 MUB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV322 MUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 126,583 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 126,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,862 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 119,173 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 119,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,980 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 110,980 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 103,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,948 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 95,948 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,996 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 87,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 82,259 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,822 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 53,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,127 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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V322 MUB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V322 MUB, 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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V322 MUB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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