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V811 VJO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV811 VJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 97,576 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 94,140 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Glass faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Glass faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 87,246 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 82,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH GETTING RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Fail 15 Jun 2020 76,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH GETTING RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 70,817 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger insecure but system still adequately supported

slight play in nearside tie-rod

slight play in offside tie-rod

Pass 6 May 2015 67,060 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,060 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,586 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 64,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

earth strap at under side of engine broken.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,427 miles

engine earth strap broken.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

earth cable broken off engine

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

earth cable broken off engine

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f disc slight warp

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,143 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 57,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,088 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 55,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,772 miles

creaking noise from steeing

n/s/f tyre wear inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,720 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on in side and out side

Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,011 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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V811 VJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V811 VJO, 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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V811 VJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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