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V792 LVY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV792 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,708 miles

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

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

srs light on dash

Fail 4 Jun 2011 76,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

srs light on dash

Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,289 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge slightly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2010 76,289 miles

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

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge slightly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2008 72,224 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bab light on

Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,225 miles

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

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

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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V792 LVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V792 LVY, 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 V792 LVY?

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What year was V792 LVY registered?

V792 LVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V792 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V792 LVY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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