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V543 MMA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,338 mi
Last recorded87,338 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,338 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

both rear coil springs heavilly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 87,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 73,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,505 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,368 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 61,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear seat missing not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

passenger door mirror glass damaged

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear seat missing not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

passenger door mirror glass damaged

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,992 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats missing

rear seats missing

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2009 59,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats missing

rear seats missing

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,022 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,344 miles

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

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,718 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 53,640 miles

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

ofsise rear seat missing not allowing to check seatbelt

unable to check under vehicle due to covers fitted

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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V543 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V543 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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What year was V543 MMA registered?

V543 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V543 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 MMA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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