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V608 MMB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 MMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 118,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 118,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 118,506 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 110,774 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 110,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,820 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 99,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 96,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,751 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,218 miles

Knock in steering / possible lower steering column U/J . Check main agents - investigate

N/S/F tyre sidewall marked

N/S/F tyre worn heavily inner edge

Rear brake pipes poor.

Strange corrosion

Wiper action poor

other rear road spring

Fail 23 Oct 2008 93,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Rear brake pipes poor.

Strange corrosion

Wiper action poor

other rear road spring

Knock in steering / possible lower steering column U/J . Check main agents - investigate

N/S/F tyre worn heavily inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,876 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 82,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,604 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 74,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 63,984 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 63,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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V608 MMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V608 MMB, 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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V608 MMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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