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V358 HAA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,588 mi
Last recorded126,588 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 HAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 126,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 126,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,459 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills

Vehicle under shields fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 121,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills

Vehicle under shields fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 116,078 miles

Plastic undershields and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 116,038 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy, but no excessively rough

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic undershields and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 114,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight clunk felt through steering wheel

Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,197 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight clunk felt through steering wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2011 93,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

non obligatory nearside door mirror damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,388 miles

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

non obligatory nearside door mirror damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,325 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight knock felt through steering wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,287 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both front tyres getting abit worn at tread edges

Front and rear B/Hoses getting cracked and perrished (BOARDER LINE)

Outer sills not checked (Hidden by trims)

Rear chassis areas at subframe mounts getting abit corroded

Rear exhaust silencer getting corroded and mounting strap around box broken off and missing (NOT insecure at time of test)

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places

Rear subframe abit corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,361 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,856 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 66,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,965 miles

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

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

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

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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V358 HAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V358 HAA, 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 V358 HAA registered?

V358 HAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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