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V45 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,321 mi
Last recorded51,321 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,321 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front suspension arm forward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,877 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 48,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,709 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,728 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2015 39,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,056 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,403 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,714 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,792 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 33,765 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,363 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,363 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 28,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 23,376 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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V45 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V45 DPA, 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 V45 DPA registered?

V45 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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