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V39 DYC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,044 mi
Last recorded116,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 DYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,044 miles

Headlamp lenses worn & scratched & only just meet min requirements.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 115,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lenses worn & scratched & only just meet min requirements.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,156 miles

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 107,156 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full engine & underbody covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre cracked around tread pattern.

Fail 6 Jul 2016 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full engine & underbody covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre cracked around tread pattern.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 93,608 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

3 wheel trims fitted n/s/f missing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in sidewall n/s/r tyre & slightly out of shape.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,209 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust condition

main beam stalk is slightly stiff

Pass 19 May 2011 77,852 miles

Complete undertray fitted, Some parts of suspension/floor and steering not inspected

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2011 77,703 miles

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

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

Complete undertray fitted, Some parts of suspension/floor and steering not inspected

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,368 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 67,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,616 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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V39 DYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V39 DYC, 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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V39 DYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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