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V553 LOJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,294 mi
Last recorded98,294 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,100 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 77,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,483 miles

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

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspectoin

Fail 20 Oct 2010 72,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspectoin

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,898 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 70,890 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner/outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 64,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,996 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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V553 LOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V553 LOJ, 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 V553 LOJ registered?

V553 LOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V553 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V553 LOJ shows 12 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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