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V490 YBE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,295 mi
Last recorded75,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,295 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,804 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 71,801 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 69,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,349 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,811 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 64,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,768 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 61,768 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,811 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 47,964 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 47,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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V490 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V490 YBE, 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 V490 YBE?

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What year was V490 YBE registered?

V490 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V490 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 YBE shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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