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V351 LAM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,560 mi
Last recorded100,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2012 100,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,068 miles

condition of screen

Fail 31 Jan 2011 94,068 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of screen

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 82,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,339 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 76,334 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,056 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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V351 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V351 LAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V351 LAM registered?

V351 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V351 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V351 LAM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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