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V350 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,374 mi
Last recorded58,374 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 58,374 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 58,374 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 52,332 miles

Exhaust heat shield broken.

Front discs lipping.

Front pads wearing low.

N/S/F tyre worn to 3mm.

N/S/R lense broken,but not showing white light.

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,141 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield broken.

Front discs lipping.

Front pads wearing low.

N/S/F tyre worn to 3mm.

N/S/R lense broken,but not showing white light.

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm

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

Fail 29 May 2013 46,188 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 46,188 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,467 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,461 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 40,107 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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V350 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V350 DLM, 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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V350 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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