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V765 DLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,628 mi
Last recorded84,628 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,782 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,962 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 68,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,268 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,777 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,763 miles

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

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

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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V765 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V765 DLC, 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 V765 DLC registered?

V765 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V765 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V765 DLC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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