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V57 HBN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 68,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,926 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 67,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,520 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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V57 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V57 HBN, 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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How do I check the history of V57 HBN?

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What year was V57 HBN registered?

V57 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V57 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V57 HBN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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