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V836 DLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV836 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,466 miles

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

play in the inner rack

Fail 23 Nov 2015 86,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in the inner rack

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,256 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 79,256 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,553 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly cracked

nearside front tyre is slightly cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,553 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly cracked

nearside front tyre is slightly cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,472 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 66,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,795 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,141 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 50,633 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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V836 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V836 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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What year was V836 DLC registered?

V836 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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