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V54 HOO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,398 mi
Last recorded125,398 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 HOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 125,398 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 120,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 115,792 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 113,147 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding close to excess

front brake pads worn close to legal limits

n/s headlamp beam image weak

n/s/f lower arm front bush splitting slightly

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 108,884 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall and tread close to excess

rear metal brake pipes corroding close to excess

Fail 10 Sep 2012 108,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroding

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall and tread close to excess

rear metal brake pipes corroding close to excess

Pass 19 Aug 2011 105,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,697 miles

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

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

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

dampness on os cv boot

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,389 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 90,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,818 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 81,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,420 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 66,088 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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V54 HOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V54 HOO, 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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V54 HOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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