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V757 DRD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,266 mi
Last recorded52,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 DRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape 195/50/15

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

plastic cover sills and under floor covers are fitted

slight knocking from steering column, suspect slight play in u/j

wipers are poor to clear screen

Fail 9 Jan 2017 52,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced polished lense (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape 195/50/15

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced polished lense (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

plastic cover sills and under floor covers are fitted

slight knocking from steering column, suspect slight play in u/j

wipers are poor to clear screen

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,865 miles

Offside front brake disc very poor condition

Rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,419 miles

Offside headlamp poor beam pattern. Lens clouded.

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear rigid brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,893 miles

front number plate

Fail 13 Jan 2014 47,889 miles

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

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

front number plate

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,107 miles

osf tyre flat

service light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,592 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 41,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight knock from steering

Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,925 miles

slight knock from steering

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,422 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 36,394 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,552 miles

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

car undertrays fitted unable to see all steering/brake pipes/hoses etc

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split no cords exposed

Fail 3 Jan 2009 29,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

car undertrays fitted unable to see all steering/brake pipes/hoses etc

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split no cords exposed

Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 22,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,019 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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V757 DRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V757 DRD, 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 V757 DRD registered?

V757 DRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V757 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V757 DRD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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