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V813 DLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,937 mi
Last recorded39,937 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,937 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2015 36,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 32,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel smell recommend investigation

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,101 miles

front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

seat belt check incomplete, child seat fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2013 29,101 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

seat belt check incomplete, child seat fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 24,771 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 24,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates slightly deterated

Fail 8 Nov 2008 18,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates slightly deterated

Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,579 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 16,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 14,258 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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V813 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V813 DLC, 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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V813 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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