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V604 XNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,903 mi
Last recorded130,903 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 130,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ALL TYRES CRACKING AND BREAKING UP

Fail 20 Jul 2012 130,780 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ALL TYRES CRACKING AND BREAKING UP

Pass 3 May 2011 117,699 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKP PIPE

Pass 16 Apr 2010 112,262 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Rear tyres worn on inside edges,chords almost exposed on offside rear.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 112,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside front brake flexible hose very poor condition.

Rear tyres worn on inside edges,chords almost exposed on offside rear.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 107,085 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle starting too corrode.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 107,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle starting too corrode.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 101,602 miles

Front brake flexible hoses very poor condition.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 96,456 miles

Front tyres worn on inside and outside edges.

Rear shock absorbers starting to leak.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 89,386 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V604 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V604 XNV, 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 V604 XNV registered?

V604 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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