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V443 SOB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,711 mi
Last recorded30,711 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 SOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,711 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 30,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,724 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,990 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,218 miles

Both rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,528 miles

O/S/F and both rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,283 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 18,283 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,136 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,074 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 9,869 miles

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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V443 SOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V443 SOB, 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 V443 SOB registered?

V443 SOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V443 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V443 SOB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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