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V697 RBK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,382 mi
Last recorded86,382 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 RBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,382 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 86,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,123 miles

advise both front flexi brake hoses

advise nearside front headlamp reflector

advise nearside front tyre nearing limits on the inner edge

advise rear exhaust box

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,113 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

advise both front flexi brake hoses

advise nearside front headlamp reflector

advise nearside front tyre nearing limits on the inner edge

advise rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Dec 2011 75,918 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 75,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,553 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 70,553 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,177 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,971 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,710 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 39,673 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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V697 RBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V697 RBK, 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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V697 RBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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