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V58 SOE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,218 mi
Last recorded117,218 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV58 SOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,218 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 117,218 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rear bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2018 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust rear bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,968 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 91,968 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,218 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2013 82,970 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,729 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 73,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,622 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,115 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,114 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 48,777 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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V58 SOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V58 SOE, 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 V58 SOE registered?

V58 SOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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