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V355 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,205 mi
Last recorded66,205 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 64,558 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 64,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,239 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 63,236 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,928 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 60,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,245 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,763 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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V355 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V355 DPB, 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 V355 DPB registered?

V355 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V355 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 DPB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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