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V424 ONO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,820 mi
Last recorded83,820 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 ONO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,806 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 73,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 71,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,495 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 65,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,037 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 61,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 55,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,999 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 51,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,739 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,105 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 40,504 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall not cut cords

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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V424 ONO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V424 ONO, 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 V424 ONO registered?

V424 ONO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V424 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V424 ONO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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