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V494 MEC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,127 mi
Last recorded60,127 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,127 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 60,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,846 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,302 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,935 miles

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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V494 MEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V494 MEC, 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 V494 MEC registered?

V494 MEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V494 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V494 MEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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