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V394 YBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,821 mi
Last recorded116,821 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

floor , suspension , brake pipes and subframes covered in heavy stonechip

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded but seem solid when cleaned (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to subframe

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,173 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,668 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,941 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded TO N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded TO N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded TO O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER HAS EXCESSIVE BOUNCE

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,514 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,130 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,249 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Mileage display illumination not working

Nearside rear coil spring incomplete (End bit missing)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,748 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,164 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,331 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,365 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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V394 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V394 YBD, 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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V394 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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