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V56 HOO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,105 mi
Last recorded64,105 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 HOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,105 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses are heavily perished.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle covers fitted.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front flexi brake hoses are heavily perished.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,506 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 57,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 57,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres down to 1.6 mm of tread

Fail 22 Oct 2011 48,600 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres down to 1.6 mm of tread

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,408 miles

child seats fitted to nearside front and nearside rear unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

unable to carry out full steering,suspension and brake inspection due to extensive body undertrays

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,429 miles

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

child seats fitted to nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear seats unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2009 31,429 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

child seats fitted to nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear seats unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,822 miles

f pads and discs getting low

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,129 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,185 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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V56 HOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V56 HOO, 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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V56 HOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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