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V341 WNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,335 mi
Last recorded127,335 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV341 WNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,335 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 127,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 114,861 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall/tread deep cracks

Fail 12 Apr 2011 110,047 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall/tread deep cracks

Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 100,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 100,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,966 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 95,966 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 91,810 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 81,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads & discs in poor condition

unable to fully check outer sills & under side due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2006 81,276 miles

front brake pads & discs in poor condition

unable to fully check outer sills & under side due to 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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V341 WNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V341 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 V341 WNV registered?

V341 WNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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