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V623 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV623 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 101,481 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,684 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 92,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 68,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s mirror slightly cracked still able to see rear clearly

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,940 miles

n/s mirror slightly cracked still able to see rear clearly

Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,824 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 55,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,880 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 50,876 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,084 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 47,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,028 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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V623 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V623 DLO, 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 V623 DLO registered?

V623 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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