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V595 PKN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 PKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 91,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 80,754 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

headlamp switch weak

n/s door mirror missing

nearside rear brake reading low

Pass 9 May 2011 66,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front rear view mirror missing

Fail 4 May 2011 66,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front rear view mirror missing

Pass 11 May 2010 63,426 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside front mirror missing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2010 63,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perished

nearside front mirror missing

nearside rear tyre distorted (borderline pass)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,406 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres distorting

slight play in nearside front anti roll link

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 53,240 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 53,240 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 47,030 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,030 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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V595 PKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V595 PKN, 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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V595 PKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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