CarVerify

Free Car Check

V464 EYB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,788 mi
Last recorded75,788 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV464 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 75,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill area corroded but able to fully inspect due to plastic floor covers fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,965 miles

covers on outer sills

o/s front tyre getting very low on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroding and deteriorating quite bad

slight play and knock detected at steering wheel

undetrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,918 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack joint (2.2.B.1h)

covers on outer sills

o/s front tyre getting very low on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroding and deteriorating quite bad

slight play and knock detected at steering wheel

undetrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,575 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,212 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,212 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,380 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,782 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 30,781 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor splits to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2009 22,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor splits to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,023 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight split on inner side wall but not showing cords

Pass 3 Dec 2005 6,457 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V464 EYB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V464 EYB, 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

How do I check the history of V464 EYB?

You can check the full history of V464 EYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V464 EYB registered?

V464 EYB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V464 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V464 EYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V464 EYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V464 EYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.