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V557 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,221 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,871 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,868 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 235,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2009 61,872 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 61,872 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,257 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,950 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 48,950 miles

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

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

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 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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