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V562 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,641 mi
Last recorded146,641 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 146,641 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 138,607 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

Rear number plate deteriorating

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside front wheel rim damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 127,758 miles

both rear tyres offshape on inner treads 195/50/16

offside front steering arm play

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 127,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres offshape on inner treads 195/50/16

offside front steering arm play

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 117,879 miles

exhaust outerskin corroded

offside rear disc have slight surface corrision

rear plate starting to detiorate

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 108,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 101,093 miles

advise both front bottom wishbone bushes worn on the n/s and o/s

light knocking from steering column/ more investigation required

Fail 29 Oct 2008 101,002 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both front bottom wishbone bushes worn on the n/s and o/s

light knocking from steering column/ more investigation required

Pass 25 Oct 2007 90,214 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 90,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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V562 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V562 DLO, 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 V562 DLO registered?

V562 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V562 DLO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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