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V352 KVN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,419 mi
Last recorded149,419 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV352 KVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 149,419 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 149,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 146,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 146,151 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 139,918 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,897 miles

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

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

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

Low Brake pad warning lamp lights occasionally

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 130,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 130,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,777 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 119,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 108,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 100,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,267 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 88,541 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V352 KVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V352 KVN, 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 V352 KVN registered?

V352 KVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V352 KVN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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