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V589 KVN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,217 mi
Last recorded116,217 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 KVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,217 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly binding

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2017 114,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear slight cracked

Rear no tow bar fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,103 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

complete underbody has trays

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,103 miles

complete underbody has trays

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2014 108,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front under body surface rust, front and rear antiroll bar has slight surface rust, n/s/r coil spring has slight rust, n/s/f steering arm has slight play inner rack joint.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,785 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play.Nearside rear tyre inner edge low.Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,728 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 94,076 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 94,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,501 miles

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

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

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)

foot brake pedal feels soft.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,816 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 51,873 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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V589 KVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V589 KVN, 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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V589 KVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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