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V512 EFH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,778 mi
Last recorded137,778 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 133,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 133,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,327 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 118,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,168 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 101,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 70,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,654 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,280 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 56,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,395 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,619 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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V512 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V512 EFH, 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 V512 EFH registered?

V512 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V512 EFH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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