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V408 ADO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,717 mi
Last recorded83,717 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 ADO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 83,717 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,717 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s r tyre press, low

Fail 3 Sep 2011 78,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s r tyre press, low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,451 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,593 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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V408 ADO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V408 ADO, 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 V408 ADO registered?

V408 ADO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V408 ADO safe to buy?

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