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V532 HVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,676 mi
Last recorded85,676 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 HVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 85,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack control arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside slight cracking. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 63,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside slight cracking. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded between o/side rear flexible hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2016 61,000 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded between o/side rear flexible hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 57,217 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,488 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,079 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 52,079 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in wall 195/50 r15 82v

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have bad cracks not to cord replace soon

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,410 miles

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

Splitting on inner walls of o/side and n/side front tyres but no cords exposed.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,336 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken!

Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,539 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls and uneven wear on inner edges!!!

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,006 miles

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

slight play /knock from steering shaft or column

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,988 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDE WALLS

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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V532 HVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V532 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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V532 HVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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