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V381 HUH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,923 mi
Last recorded55,923 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 HUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,923 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,034 miles

advise brake pipes starting to corrode

advise noise inside steering column seek dealer advise asap

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise brake pipes starting to corrode

advise noise inside steering column seek dealer advise asap

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 50,997 miles

advise front discs scored

advise n/s/r spring corroded

advise noise in steering column seek dealer advise asap

Fail 24 Oct 2009 50,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise front discs scored

advise n/s/r spring corroded

advise noise in steering column seek dealer advise asap

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,579 miles

brakes to be checked all round.

n/s/r tyre nail in tyre tread.

o/s/f wheel damage.

o/s/r tyre worn on iner edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 46,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brakes to be checked all round.

n/s/r tyre nail in tyre tread.

o/s/f wheel damage.

o/s/r tyre worn on iner edge.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 42,881 miles

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

air intake pipe is broken

front brake flexi hoses are cracked advise replacement

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm and has a large nail advise replacement,small nail in n/s rear

rear brake discs and pads are worn advise replacement

slight knock and play in steering column/ shaft advise rectify

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,881 miles

air intake pipe is broken

front brake flexi hoses are cracked advise replacement

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm and has a large nail advise replacement,small nail in n/s rear

rear brake discs and pads are worn advise replacement

slight knock and play in steering column/ shaft advise rectify

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,818 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 38,812 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,809 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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V381 HUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V381 HUH, 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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V381 HUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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