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V588 ABW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 122,259 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 116,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 104,464 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 104,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive travel on handbrake but does not hit the stop

wiper blades are liney

Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,870 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 90,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both front tyres worn to 2.0mm and 2.5mm.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V588 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V588 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 V588 ABW registered?

V588 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V588 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V588 ABW shows 9 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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