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V565 HKU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

62,386 mi
Last recorded62,386 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,386 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 62,371 miles

Inner Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,892 miles

injector blowing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,892 miles

Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

injector blowing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 57,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 57,659 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,782 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 42,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 38,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 38,004 miles

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

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

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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V565 HKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 V565 HKU, 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

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What year was V565 HKU registered?

V565 HKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V565 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V565 HKU shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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