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V601 MVO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

116,220 mi
Last recorded116,220 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 MVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,220 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil warning lamp (yellow)

Fail 29 Nov 2025 116,138 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil warning lamp(yellow)

Fail 19 Nov 2025 116,092 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil warning lamp(yellow)

Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

oil warning light on(yellow)

Pass 11 Nov 2023 112,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot door hard to close

oil light on(orange)

Pass 26 Nov 2022 111,213 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet hard to open(lever broken)

oil light on

Pass 6 Nov 2021 110,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play felt through steering (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 110,015 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play felt through steering (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear registration plates are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 109,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear registration plates are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 108,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2018 106,704 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 103,712 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil warning on dash ( dipstick shows sufficiant oil level to carry out test )

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

underside of vehicle wet during test limiting a full inspection of shock absorbers for leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2017 103,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil warning on dash ( dipstick shows sufficiant oil level to carry out test )

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

underside of vehicle wet during test limiting a full inspection of shock absorbers for leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,854 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Horn slightly weak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Horn slightly weak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,097 miles

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,944 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,944 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 82,035 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 79,544 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 79,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,667 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 76,667 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 72,573 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 69,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,010 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,598 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

off side rear tyre 1.6mm

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 MVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 MVO, 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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V601 MVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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