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V829 OAC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,416 mi
Last recorded153,416 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 153,416 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear Silencer Heavily Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 153,416 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear Silencer Heavily Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 151,811 miles

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

Front head lamp aims poor

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 149,077 miles

Front head light beams are poor

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 8 Oct 2016 145,154 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 140,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 133,169 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 131,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 130,075 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 129,005 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 127,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 124,693 miles

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 2 May 2007 121,989 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 117,149 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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V829 OAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V829 OAC, 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 V829 OAC registered?

V829 OAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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