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V578 MAU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,382 mi
Last recorded29,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 MAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,382 miles

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

Covers fitted.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,067 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,700 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,103 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorating.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,709 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 27,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 29 Jun 2012 26,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,821 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 20,957 miles

Fuel can in back of car may be source of reported petrol smell, & solid particle contamination in can source of rattle / noise

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Wipers noisy on screen advise replacing

nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,957 miles

Fuel can in back of car may be source of reported petrol smell, & solid particle contamination in can source of rattle / noise

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

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

Wipers noisy on screen advise replacing

nail in tyre

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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V578 MAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V578 MAU, 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 V578 MAU registered?

V578 MAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is V578 MAU safe to buy?

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