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V736 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV736 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,439 miles

195/50R15

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear chassis rail heavy surface corrosion and appears to be very weak

n/s/rear handbrake cable mounting bracket very corroded and weak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 109,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

195/50R15

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,570 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly 195/50/15

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 28 Oct 2015 101,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly 195/50/15

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,591 miles

both rear tyres perished with age

o/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 26 Oct 2013 94,075 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 94,075 miles

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

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

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

MAIN SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,707 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2011 86,876 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR W/CYLINDERS CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2011 86,876 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR W/CYLINDERS CORRODED

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 82,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,788 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,950 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 78,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,135 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,274 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 66,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 61,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V736 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V736 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.

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What year was V736 DPA registered?

V736 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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