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V548 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,532 mi
Last recorded101,532 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,532 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn uneven / inner edge low on tread

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,821 miles

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

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

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

offside steering rack end,play in ball joint

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,896 miles

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2012 83,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 76,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,658 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspect front discs below manufacturers weasr limit.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,658 miles

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

Suspect front discs below manufacturers weasr limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,608 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre nailed

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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V548 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V548 ERD, 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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V548 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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