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V501 OAY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,020 mi
Last recorded92,020 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,020 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 92,029 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,729 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 89,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,893 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2015 85,893 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,814 miles

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

center silencer corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2013 76,814 miles

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

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

center silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,507 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 69,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 62,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,672 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,672 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,732 miles

Complete Factory fitted under floor & Sill covers. Normal.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R Tyre Worn.

Uneven Tyre wear N/S/F & N/S/R.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,179 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,189 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,842 miles

o/s front tyre, inner wall has small splits developing.

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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V501 OAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V501 OAY, 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

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What year was V501 OAY registered?

V501 OAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V501 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 OAY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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