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V817 MOD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,476 mi
Last recorded79,476 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 MOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,476 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak cylinder head gasket slight displacement evident (oil mix) ()

engine timing chain / chain rattles / loosened

Fail 18 Sep 2017 79,476 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak cylinder head gasket slight displacement evident (oil mix) ()

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits slight fluctuation RPM / surging values (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine timing chain / chain rattles / loosened

Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 74,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission values fluctuating / surging idle speed

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,336 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 63,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,949 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,557 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,672 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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V817 MOD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V817 MOD, 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 V817 MOD registered?

V817 MOD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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