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V631 DBR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 DBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,496 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side imbalance across axle (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2018 95,790 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front subframe showing signs off corrosion

nearside front wheel arch has surface corrosion

offside front wheel arch has surface corrosion

rear axle slightly corroded

rear brakes sound noisy but not affecting them

Fail 22 Apr 2017 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front subframe showing signs off corrosion

nearside front wheel arch has surface corrosion

offside front wheel arch has surface corrosion

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,876 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,334 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,787 miles

handbrake cable frayed

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 90,787 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable frayed

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,578 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,435 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corrroded

exhaust centre section outerskin corroded

front plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,507 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 73,507 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box outer skin starting to corrode

offside front brake flexy cracking

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,185 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 69,185 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,717 miles

advise center section exhaust corroded

advise front brake pad linings worn low

advise n/s/r tyre pressure low and inner tyre wall has cracks

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2006 61,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise center section exhaust corroded

advise front brake pad linings worn low

advise n/s/r tyre pressure low and inner tyre wall has cracks

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

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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V631 DBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V631 DBR, 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 V631 DBR registered?

V631 DBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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