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V721 DSM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 DSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 141,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly binding

under body slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 140,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 131,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 122,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,622 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,456 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,692 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 79,358 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,184 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 74,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes perished

brake pedal travel

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,750 miles

WATER DAMAGE TO NUMBER PLATES †MINOR DAMAGE TO THE O/S/R WHEEL RIM †MINOR DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN †TYRE ON O/S/F CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT †MINOR WEAR IN THE N/S/F LINK ROD

Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,201 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,340 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 46,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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V721 DSM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 V721 DSM, 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 V721 DSM registered?

V721 DSM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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