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V353 POF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,179 mi
Last recorded120,179 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 POF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 120,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2008 118,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 118,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,629 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 94,402 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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V353 POF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V353 POF, 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 V353 POF registered?

V353 POF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V353 POF safe to buy?

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