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V571 XBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 97,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 97,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 92,944 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 92,944 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 87,751 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 87,748 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,941 miles

bad oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

offside rear tyre getting low

suspension and brakes painted red ?

Fail 6 Sep 2011 82,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

bad oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

offside rear tyre getting low

suspension and brakes painted red ?

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,830 miles

advise strong offside rear tyre badly out of shape

bad oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Sep 2010 70,830 miles

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

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

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

advise strong offside rear tyre badly out of shape

bad oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,613 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 59,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,527 miles

Advise offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Advise under tray fitted at time of test covering most of the under neath of car

Strong Advise slight play in steering wheel when turned right to left, also sounds notchy, recommend investigation

Fail 4 Sep 2008 47,527 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Advise offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Advise under tray fitted at time of test covering most of the under neath of car

Strong Advise slight play in steering wheel when turned right to left, also sounds notchy, recommend investigation

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,812 miles

advise strong nearside door mirror glass badly damaged not giving view to rear

engine under tray fitted at time of test

front brake imbalance 13%

offside steering rack gaitor contamainated in oil or leaking inner rack end not able to see due to engine under tray fitted

plastic under trays fitted to nearside and offside front to rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2007 37,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise strong nearside door mirror glass badly damaged and not giving view to rear

engine under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

front brake flexis badly perrished and splitting

front brake imbalance 13%

offside steering rack gaitor contaminated in oil or leaking inner rack end not able to teel due to engine under tray fitted

plastic under trays fitted nearside and offside front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,652 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 31,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

ADVISE STRONG both rear tyres badly worm on edges

covers fitted front to rear under side of car

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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V571 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V571 XBD, 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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V571 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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