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V733 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,220 mi
Last recorded19,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 19,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,572 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,786 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,949 miles

Both front tyres have splits in sidewalls

Fail 20 Oct 2008 13,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres have splits in sidewalls

Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,952 miles

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2005 9,935 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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V733 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V733 DPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V733 DPA?

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What year was V733 DPA registered?

V733 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V733 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V733 DPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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