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V437 VNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

112,288 mi
Last recorded112,288 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 VNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,288 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,288 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,310 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear door difficult to secure in the closed position

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres tread low on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2018 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken likely to fall off (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear door difficult to secure in the closed position

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front at bolt mounting areas (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working offside & nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front at bolt mounting areas (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,900 miles

nearside rerar brake pipe corroded

odo reading bulb not working

Fail 19 Apr 2016 106,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb output poor (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play could cause loss of steering (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet stay catch lever sticking

nearside rerar brake pipe corroded

odo reading bulb not working

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 96,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exh deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exh deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,797 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front disc's worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front disc's worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,645 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play felt at wheel

Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play felt at wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,966 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 55,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,589 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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V437 VNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V437 VNV, 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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V437 VNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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