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V557 DNJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017
Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,761 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rack end has some movement in the inner joint

under shields fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 90,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 90,908 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 80,652 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 10 May 2013 71,489 miles

Exhaust weak

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

Fail 10 May 2013 71,489 miles

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

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

Exhaust weak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,086 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

centre exhaust corroded surport weak and corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,550 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,020 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 47,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,401 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 40,400 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 37,055 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 37,039 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 32,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 28,342 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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V557 DNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V557 DNJ, 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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V557 DNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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