CarVerify

Free Car Check

V769 DCH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 DCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor, inner arch to sill, foot step to arch and floor and lower inner arch areas under plastic covers: extensively corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor, inner arch to sill and lower inner arch areas under plastic covers: extensively corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor, inner arch to sill, foot step to arch and floor and lower inner arch areas under plastic covers: extensively corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor, inner arch to sill and lower inner arch areas under plastic covers: extensively corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens weathered (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to underbody components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)

suspect more corrosion under panels and strongly advise on further investigation

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Oct 2016
Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,405 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,067 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

grease to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,323 miles

corroison to rear bake box

corrosion and grease to rear brake pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,742 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,216 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box clamp

exhaust back box slightly blowing and corroded

grease to rear brake pipes

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight grease to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,953 miles

slight grease to rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,162 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 46,028 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V769 DCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V769 DCH, 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 V769 DCH?

You can check the full history of V769 DCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V769 DCH registered?

V769 DCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V769 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V769 DCH shows 15 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.

Does V769 DCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V769 DCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.