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V525 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,635 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 76,621 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,977 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 71,977 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,966 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 57,966 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,688 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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V525 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V525 ERD, 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 V525 ERD registered?

V525 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V525 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 ERD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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