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V538 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,962 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not allowing full inspection of belt

damage to front plate

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front shock has signs of leak

offside front tyre getting low

small crack to windscreen

some play in offside front ball joint

Pass 10 May 2011 95,467 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,352 miles

Advise;- Both front tyres wearing low on the edges.

Advise;- Knocking from steering colume.

Advise;- Rear number plate perishing.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 61,352 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Advise;- Both front tyres wearing low on the edges.

Advise;- Knocking from steering colume.

Advise;- Rear number plate perishing.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,499 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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V538 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V538 DLO, 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 V538 DLO registered?

V538 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V538 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 DLO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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