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V728 YDO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 YDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,102 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,451 miles

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

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

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,340 miles

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

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

o side rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2010 61,340 miles

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

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

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

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

o side rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,020 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,727 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 51,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,234 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 45,229 miles

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

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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V728 YDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V728 YDO, 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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V728 YDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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