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V491 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch drain hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing advise borderline excessive advise repair (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing slightly out of round

surface corossion in o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 23 Sep 2015 92,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch drain hole (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing advise borderline excessive advise repair (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing slightly out of round

surface corossion in o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 18 Aug 2015 90,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing out of round

corossion around n/s/r inner wing drain hole

rear and offside front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

rear anti roll bar corodded

signs of oil leak

surface corossion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,502 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

offside front suspension lower wishbone front mounting deteriorating

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2014 76,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust deteriorating

offside front suspension lower wishbone front mounting deteriorating

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2013 59,683 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioated

rear exhaust slightly deterioated

Fail 3 Aug 2013 59,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioated

rear exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,334 miles

advise rear indicators going pale

advise slight knock on steering column

advise surface coorion taking effect on brake discs and rear brake pipes

advise wiper condition starting to deteriorate

advise wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,334 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise rear indicators going pale

advise slight knock on steering column

advise surface coorion taking effect on brake discs and rear brake pipes

advise wiper condition starting to deteriorate

advise wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,306 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight knock on steering ( no fault found)

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2011 31,306 miles

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

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight knock on steering ( no fault found)

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,209 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,224 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 26,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,597 miles

Front brake pads worn, check 3000 miles

Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,399 miles

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

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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V491 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V491 DPA, 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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V491 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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