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V601 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,748 mi
Last recorded71,748 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,752 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge near limit

Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge near limit

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,345 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,344 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,346 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,242 miles

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,379 miles

slight nick on n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,796 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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V601 MCA 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 81.3%.

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 V601 MCA, 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 V601 MCA registered?

V601 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V601 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V601 MCA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V601 MCA have outstanding finance?

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