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V572 DNJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV572 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2015 128,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,166 miles

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,651 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 116,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 116,659 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 111,710 miles

3 nails in o/s/r tyre + worn to approx 2-3mm [195/50/15v]

brake pipe to n/s/r corroding

exhaust centre box corroding

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight fraying on o/s/f seatbelt

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,620 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [195/50/15v]

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f suspension top mount/bearing? starting to stick slightly

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + wear on inner edge

slight fraying on o/s/f seatbelt

slight judder on n/s/f brake

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,208 miles

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r brake pipe started to corrode

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge[195/50/15v]

rear seats not fitted at time of test

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Fail 26 Jul 2008 86,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r brake pipe started to corrode

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge[195/50/15v]

rear seats not fitted at time of test

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 78,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,469 miles

slight play in steering coupling

Pass 11 Jul 2005 57,425 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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V572 DNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V572 DNJ, 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 V572 DNJ registered?

V572 DNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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