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V371 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,580 mi
Last recorded94,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,580 miles

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

both inner sills at rear corroded not considered excessive .

Fail 14 Jan 2017 94,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both inner sills at rear corroded not considered excessive .

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,306 miles

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2016 90,306 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,712 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,695 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,153 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 67,541 miles

1 bulb not working hi level brake light

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

knock in steering but no fault found

tailpipe has bracket missing but is supported

Pass 18 May 2010 63,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

WIPER BLADE RUBERS SPLIT

Fail 17 May 2010 63,923 miles

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

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

WIPER BLADE RUBERS SPLIT

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,921 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 51,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front flexible brake hoses perished

offside rear light cluster cracked

offside rear tyre badly worn and bold inner edge

restricted view of under body due to covers fitted

slight noise when shaking steering poss from univeral joint

Pass 30 May 2008 51,089 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

offside rear light cluster cracked

offside rear tyre badly worn and bold inner edge

restricted view of under body due to covers fitted

slight noise when shaking steering poss from univeral joint

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,840 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 45,225 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,225 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,291 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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V371 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol 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 V371 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 V371 DPB registered?

V371 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V371 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V371 DPB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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