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V590 MHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 MHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,287 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,827 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not working (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,272 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 78,270 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,880 miles

slight knock from steering

Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight knock from steering

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,115 miles

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,208 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,215 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 58,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,671 miles

offside front tyre worn at outer shoulder, offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Sep 2009 50,598 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn at outer shoulder, offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,838 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder close to 1.6 mm

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,001 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 40,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,020 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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V590 MHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V590 MHJ, 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 V590 MHJ registered?

V590 MHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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