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V41 MES

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests14 (5 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate35.7%

Mileage

130,384 mi
Last recorded130,384 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2012 130,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 124,891 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,805 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 111,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 98,144 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 98,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 84,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 84,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear ex box rusted esp light on

Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,410 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 77,410 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,777 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 69,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake pipes becoming rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2006 69,729 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V41 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 35.7%.

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 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 V41 MES, 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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V41 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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