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V677 DYC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV677 DYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,313 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner side wall

n/s/r jacking point rusted away.

o/s front lower radiator cross member bolt insecure but damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

rear metal brake pipe ends to hoses rusting away.marked in yellow.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 117,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner side wall

n/s/r jacking point rusted away.

o/s front lower radiator cross member bolt insecure but damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

rear metal brake pipe ends to hoses rusting away.marked in yellow.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 108,835 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 108,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,350 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 99,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 74,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,415 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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V677 DYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V677 DYC, 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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V677 DYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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