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V721 PDV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,875 mi
Last recorded99,875 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 99,875 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,323 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 96,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,393 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,674 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 91,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 79,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 75,730 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 75,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,528 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 40,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight cut on inner tyre sidewall Offside front.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,600 miles

slight cut on inner tyre sidewall Offside front.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,855 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 31,855 miles

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

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 PDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V721 PDV, 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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V721 PDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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