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V525 HVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 HVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,526 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 73,525 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,245 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

perishing to o/s/r tyre on outer wall

Fail 4 Dec 2009 66,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

perishing to o/s/r tyre on outer wall

strong advise o/s/r shock absorber leaking

strong advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,962 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

perishing to both rear tyres

rear exhaust bracket broken

wear to front brake discs

Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

perishing to both rear tyres

rear exhaust bracket broken

wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,182 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 HVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V525 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

V525 HVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V525 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 HVX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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