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V480 WBW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,259 mi
Last recorded51,259 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 WBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower bumper insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2022 51,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,050 miles

advise corrosion under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2020 46,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 28 Jun 2016 44,540 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 42,722 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,442 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer side wall

Fail 5 Jul 2011 40,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,176 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,927 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 36,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,311 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 33,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V480 WBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V480 WBW, 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 V480 WBW registered?

V480 WBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V480 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V480 WBW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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