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V564 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,484 mi
Last recorded123,484 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV564 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,484 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 118,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,562 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 112,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 99,805 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 88,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern adversely effected

Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 84,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,552 miles

Advise, brake pad warning light on.

Advise, slight play in steering, suspect st colum u/j.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 81,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Advise, brake pad warning light on.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,500 miles

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

s/columne noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,473 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads very low on visual inspection the offside set are the worse side

Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,122 miles

front brake pads very low on visual inspection the offside set are the worse side

Pass 31 Aug 2005 49,609 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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V564 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V564 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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V564 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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