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V505 LEG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,848 mi
Last recorded58,848 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 LEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,848 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 58,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,068 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre pressures low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,489 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 39,489 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,984 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,955 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 27,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 21,344 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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V505 LEG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V505 LEG, 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 V505 LEG registered?

V505 LEG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V505 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 LEG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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