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V508 YBE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,714 mi
Last recorded119,714 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 119,714 miles

Bonnet does not latch securely

Centre exhaust deteriated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front discs corroded

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

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

Rear discs corroded

SRS light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 119,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Bonnet does not latch securely

Centre exhaust deteriated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front discs corroded

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

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

Rear discs corroded

SRS light on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,628 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 97,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,833 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly watermarked.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 69,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear reg plate slightly water marked

Pass 15 May 2008 47,763 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 47,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,591 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 44,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,986 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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V508 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V508 YBE, 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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V508 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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