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V48 MES

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,954 mi
Last recorded99,954 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,954 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 141,941 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,403 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,514 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,912 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 74,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,965 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 64,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,767 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,943 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 47,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 29,810 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise undertrays fitted unable to fully check floors

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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V48 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V48 MES, 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 V48 MES registered?

V48 MES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V48 MES shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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