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V516 LEG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,203 mi
Last recorded119,203 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 LEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 119,203 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 119,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine noise

sills and floor covered with plastic trim

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,436 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 104,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,395 miles

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Offside & centre rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2010 93,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside mirrior glass missing

Nearside rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside mirrior glass missing

Nearside rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,513 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 88,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 82,914 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 67,790 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 67,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 60,123 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 60,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

offside rear and centre seats missing,unable to check seat belts or seat security

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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V516 LEG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 V516 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 V516 LEG registered?

V516 LEG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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