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V65 WVV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,953 mi
Last recorded24,953 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 24,953 miles

o/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r radius arm bush is worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 15,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 15,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 15,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 15,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

battery u/s

Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,832 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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V65 WVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V65 WVV, 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 V65 WVV registered?

V65 WVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V65 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V65 WVV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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