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V594 RNP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV594 RNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,230 miles

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

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

Nsr inner sill corroding

Osr inner sill corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Undertrays fitted restricting view of various components

Fail 5 Apr 2017 75,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Nsr inner sill corroding

Osr inner sill corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,914 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,886 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end seen behind plastic covers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end behind plastic covers (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has slight cut

rear exhaust deteriorated

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

exhaust back box deteriated

Fail 23 Aug 2013 63,529 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,745 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished and crackin

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s front tyre starting to crack inner sidewall

n/s rear tyre on 2mm perished and crackin and has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear brake pipes becomin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch dented

Fail 19 Nov 2008 59,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch dented

Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 46,620 miles

knocking noise noted from steering wheel area

off side front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2005 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

knocking noise noted from steering wheel area

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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V594 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V594 RNP, 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 V594 RNP registered?

V594 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 1999.

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