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V439 XEE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,930 mi
Last recorded58,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 XEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,153 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,372 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Fail 2 Jun 2010 32,372 miles

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

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,958 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 May 2009 31,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 May 2008 30,836 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 30,834 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 29,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 29,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,995 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 27,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2006 27,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive 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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V439 XEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V439 XEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V439 XEE registered?

V439 XEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V439 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V439 XEE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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