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V529 EVO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,179 mi
Last recorded88,179 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 EVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,179 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded with small holes

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On swing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe n/s/f corner near suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 88,179 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded with small holes

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On swing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe n/s/f corner near suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hole in near side rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Feb 2024 87,020 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hole in near side rear wheel arch

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion near side rear wheel arch

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,340 miles

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,791 miles

N/s/f subframe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 82,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/s/f subframe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 81,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,312 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/s/f lower arm front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced O/s/f lower arm front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,460 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,687 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,376 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,455 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight perishing to n/s/f arm bush

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,493 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,503 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear wheel slightly buckled

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

rear number plate deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,109 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,107 miles

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

n /s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,938 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,048 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,321 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 36,321 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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V529 EVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V529 EVO, 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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How do I check the history of V529 EVO?

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What year was V529 EVO registered?

V529 EVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V529 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V529 EVO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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