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V588 EYA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,951 mi
Last recorded107,951 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 EYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,951 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 102,722 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,452 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,902 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,902 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner tyre edge worn

rear exhaust mounting bracket brocken

Fail 20 Feb 2015 94,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner tyre edge worn

rear exhaust mounting bracket brocken

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,099 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osf tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust hanger broken due to corrsion also corrsion to centre box but also is still surcure

Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,099 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osf tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust hanger broken due to corrsion also corrsion to centre box but also is still surcure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear spring seats corroding

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre on 1.6-2mm & perishing in tyre tread

rear exhaust metal mounting to exhaust broken

slight wear in steeringt rack

strong advise offside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 14 May 2012 83,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear spring seats corroding

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre on 1.6-2mm & perishing in tyre tread

rear exhaust metal mounting to exhaust broken

slight wear in steeringt rack

strong advise offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 9 May 2011 80,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 78,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 14 May 2008 75,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet does not latch tightly

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 May 2008 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet does not latch tightly

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2007 74,602 miles

Nearside front brake hose in poor condition

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,018 miles

Offside rear outer brake pipe starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2005 68,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads close to limit

Fail 24 Nov 2005 68,053 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet does not latch tightly

front brake pads close to limit

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 EYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EYA, 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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V588 EYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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