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V331 LOK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,792 mi
Last recorded55,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 LOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,792 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,496 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,824 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,531 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,878 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 47,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,790 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 43,790 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 May 2009 41,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,216 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 33,215 miles

Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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V331 LOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V331 LOK, 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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V331 LOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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