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V57 PPU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

60,900 mi
Last recorded60,900 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 60,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,515 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 60,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,115 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 60,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,646 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,850 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,375 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,580 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,964 miles

centre box and box support band deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,498 miles

Exhaust cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Possible fuel leak

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,897 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,897 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 49,891 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,778 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 47,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,577 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,179 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,736 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 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V57 PPU, 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 V57 PPU registered?

V57 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V57 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V57 PPU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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