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V818 PPU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,007 mi
Last recorded124,007 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,007 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 124,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 116,161 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 116,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 110,420 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 102,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 77,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 67,630 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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V818 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V818 PPU, 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 V818 PPU registered?

V818 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V818 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V818 PPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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