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V511 AAN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,971 mi
Last recorded55,971 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 AAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 55,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven 63% imbalance on application biased to the offside rear (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall to tread area of the tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall to tread area of the tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front brakes noisy on application

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,379 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wipers slightly poor

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,575 miles

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

front wipers poor

offside front tyre slightly flat

offside rear tyre splitting on inside sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,439 miles

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

washers only part working

Fail 5 Mar 2012 46,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

washers only part working

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,193 miles

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

fault on nearside front window when going up

Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fault on nearside front window when going up

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,115 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 44,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,894 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 41,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,777 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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V511 AAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V511 AAN, 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 V511 AAN registered?

V511 AAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V511 AAN safe to buy?

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