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V593 EEF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,766 mi
Last recorded116,766 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,766 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 116,747 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,700 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,767 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,241 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 79,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,009 miles

brake pipe to n/s front flexy hose starting to corrode - advise attention

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,959 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 73,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 69,997 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 69,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,786 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 64,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 59,267 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 59,267 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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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V593 EEF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V593 EEF, 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 V593 EEF registered?

V593 EEF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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