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V688 DLN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,381 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge and splitting in tread (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split

both steering rack end's have slight play

drivers seat plastic casing missing

exhaust middle section bracket broken but still secure

front shock's are very weak

this vehicle has under car plastic covers fitted

window screen has a chip in zone A

Fail 2 Feb 2016 74,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge and splitting in tread (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split

both steering rack end's have slight play

drivers seat plastic casing missing

exhaust middle section bracket broken but still secure

front shock's are very weak

this vehicle has under car plastic covers fitted

window screen has a chip in zone A

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and deteriorated

offside front steering rack end has slight play in the inner balljoint

rear exhaust section is corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 67,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and deteriorated

offside front steering rack end has slight play in the inner balljoint

rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,881 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2012 51,557 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 51,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f seat damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2011 46,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f seat damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2008 35,745 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,279 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 29,255 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre casing slightly cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,002 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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V688 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V688 DLN, 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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V688 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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