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V425 NEO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 NEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,904 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 90,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 83,887 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,794 miles

indicator stalk slightly loose advise replacement

slight bulge on offside front tyre wall

Fail 21 Mar 2009 73,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2008 70,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2008 70,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 61,291 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,321 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2006 53,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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V425 NEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V425 NEO, 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 V425 NEO registered?

V425 NEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V425 NEO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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