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V56 LCC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,335 mi
Last recorded73,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 LCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 73,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 73,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,763 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 64,915 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 64,915 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,104 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,046 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 59,046 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,718 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 56,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,903 miles

Engine & Under tray(s) fitted

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,621 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,384 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,928 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 14,928 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,973 miles

Plastic covers fitted on sills and complete under vehicle floor

Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,695 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 10,405 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 LCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V56 LCC, 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 V56 LCC registered?

V56 LCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V56 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 LCC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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