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V415 SWT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV415 SWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 74,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 74,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,166 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

light stalk slightly faulty

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,166 miles

Rear bumper insecure

light stalk slightly faulty

Pass 6 May 2011 57,873 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 57,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 52,365 miles

sill damage/ wiper

Fail 29 May 2008 52,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill damage/ wiper

Pass 11 May 2006 50,475 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 50,475 miles

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

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

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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V415 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V415 SWT, 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 V415 SWT registered?

V415 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V415 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V415 SWT shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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