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V504 DBL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,944 mi
Last recorded92,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 DBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,290 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 91,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 90,922 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread area (unrepairable) and cracking badly on edges and distorted

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre distorted and cracking badly on edges

rear exhaust silencer starting to shead its outer skin

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 76,784 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 76,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s brake lamp is a bit dim.

n/s side lamp is a bit dim.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F inner sidewall has small splits in it, but no ply or cords visable!!!

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,252 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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V504 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V504 DBL, 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 V504 DBL registered?

V504 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V504 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V504 DBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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