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V381 NMX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,879 mi
Last recorded120,879 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 NMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 120,879 miles

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

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

large under tray

nearside rear tyre slight out of shape

outer sills covered

petrol stains main pipe bulkhead no leak showing (old?)

rear inner sills corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2016 120,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

large under tray

nearside rear tyre slight out of shape

outer sills covered

petrol stains main pipe bulkhead no leak showing (old?)

rear inner sills corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2015 120,843 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

large under tray fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 110,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 106,718 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 106,253 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 106,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 100,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,125 miles

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

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

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

n/s r tyeer slight cut o/s r tyeer slight cut

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 92,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,976 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 88,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 85,556 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 85,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 81,818 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 NMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NMX, 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 V381 NMX registered?

V381 NMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V381 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V381 NMX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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