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V530 MMA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 100,480 miles

Central Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside 7 offside surfaces low state (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland noisy / creakking (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy / creaking (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 100,480 miles

Central Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside 7 offside surfaces low state (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland noisy / creakking (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy / creaking (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 97,958 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling has slight play notchy / worn (2.1.5)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight main beam switch worn / loose fitment

Fail 28 May 2016 97,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling has slight play notchy / worn (2.1.5)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight main beam switch worn / loose fitment

Fail 29 May 2015 92,564 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2015 92,564 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2014 85,088 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp main beam switch faulty / worn

Fail 13 Apr 2014 85,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp main beam switch faulty / worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,816 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,580 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,398 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,959 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,273 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe perishing

offside front flexi brake pipe perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,505 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 46,504 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 40,723 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 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V530 MMA, 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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V530 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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