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V496 HNO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 HNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear wll starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,453 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracks/deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,664 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight cracks/deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,949 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,173 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

offside rear tyre 10 years old

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,173 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

offside rear tyre 10 years old

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 58,572 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,572 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,404 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,520 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,136 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,060 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,056 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 45,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,928 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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V496 HNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V496 HNO, 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 V496 HNO registered?

V496 HNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V496 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V496 HNO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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