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V327 WNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 WNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2013 79,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,930 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,263 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 69,263 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,042 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,493 miles

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

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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V327 WNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V327 WNV, 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 V327 WNV registered?

V327 WNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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