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V474 POF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 POF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 139,166 miles

Oil leak

fan belt in poor condition

knocking noted from stering system

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills areas corroded

o/s/r tyre pressure low(pumped up)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 139,166 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

fan belt in poor condition

knocking noted from stering system

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills areas corroded

o/s/r tyre pressure low(pumped up)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 134,144 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 134,144 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 128,275 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 128,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv 1xltr of oil added to engine......

adv offside rear tyre low on pressure adv checking for leak / puncture.....

Pass 12 Nov 2008 120,602 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 113,959 miles

o/s/f road spring possible weak on top coil advs further investigation

Pass 7 Nov 2006 106,277 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 106,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 97,261 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 17,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 97,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V474 POF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V474 POF, 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 V474 POF registered?

V474 POF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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