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V557 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,115 mi
Last recorded94,115 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 94,115 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 94,115 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,106 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 88,233 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 83,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 76,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2010 76,028 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2009 65,062 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 65,061 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,848 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Fail 26 Nov 2008 63,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,887 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 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V557 ERD?

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What year was V557 ERD registered?

V557 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V557 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 ERD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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