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V659 DHH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 DHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Sep 2019 134,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,190 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 126,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 115,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2016 101,718 miles

Headlamp switch faulty indicator/main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,736 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,855 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 53,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,564 miles

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

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

bothside front ryres outer shoulders wearing thin.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes from rear hoses to hubs are fairly corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside front coil spring appears to be either out of shape or not seated correctly on lower platform.

Prominant knock from steering column but cannot access joints to check.

Underside of vehicle checked best possible but hindered by large plastic covers.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,984 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 41,984 miles

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

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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V659 DHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V659 DHH, 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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V659 DHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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