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V80 DAX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,717 mi
Last recorded49,717 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 DAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack slightly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2010 44,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,704 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 37,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre sidewall spliting

Fail 29 Oct 2007 35,068 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both offside front and rear tyres have damage to outer wall but not yet exposing inner casing front no plate has slight damage

Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,068 miles

both offside front and rear tyres have damage to outer wall but not yet exposing inner casing front no plate has slight damage

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,495 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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V80 DAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V80 DAX, 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 V80 DAX registered?

V80 DAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V80 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 DAX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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