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V573 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,790 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,207 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 75,593 miles

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

Tyre pressurs low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,593 miles

Tyre pressurs low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 73,022 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 73,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,354 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 69,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

STRONG SMELL OF PETROL NEAR O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH BUT NO VISIBLE LEAK DETECTED

Pass 2 Dec 2005 63,041 miles

n/s/r seat not fitted. seat belt and seat fitting not checked.

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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V573 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V573 DLO, 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 V573 DLO registered?

V573 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V573 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V573 DLO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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