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V530 EFH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,643 mi
Last recorded70,643 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 70,643 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front side repeaters faded

front subframe corroded o/s outer skin

Fail 14 Dec 2017 70,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front side repeaters faded

front subframe corroded o/s outer skin

wiper blades split on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,408 miles

steering knock

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2016 63,408 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering knock

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,891 miles

steering knock

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,891 miles

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

steering knock

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,257 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Steering Knock

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 58,245 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering Knock

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly perished advise replacement

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorating

front indicators slightly discoloured

offside front subframe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 53,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorating

front indicators slightly discoloured

offside front subframe corroded

offside rear tyre badly perished but unable to see cords. advise replacement

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,470 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2012 48,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,920 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 38,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,710 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 33,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,072 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,675 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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V530 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V530 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 V530 EFH registered?

V530 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V530 EFH shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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