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V59 MAB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,480 mi
Last recorded75,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 MAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 75,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 73,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,432 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,410 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 66,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,296 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,157 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 58,579 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 55,643 miles

n/s rear spring corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 52,878 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,062 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,194 miles

both rear lower spring caps corroded

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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V59 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V59 MAB, 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 V59 MAB registered?

V59 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V59 MAB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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