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V782 DRB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV782 DRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,790 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,100 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 74,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,318 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 63,941 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 63,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,034 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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V782 DRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V782 DRB, 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 V782 DRB?

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What year was V782 DRB registered?

V782 DRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V782 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V782 DRB shows 9 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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