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V574 ABW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV574 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 121,350 miles

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

Front headlamp lenses faded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 121,350 miles

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

Front headlamp lenses faded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 102,486 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,521 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,521 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,984 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,175 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,063 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,089 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,763 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,272 miles

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

manufacturers undershields fitted front to rear preventing thourough inspection

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,533 miles

not able to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to manufacturers covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2006 56,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to manufacturers sill covers fitted

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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V574 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V574 ABW, 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 V574 ABW registered?

V574 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V574 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V574 ABW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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