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V843 OAL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,932 mi
Last recorded82,932 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,932 miles

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

service brakes only just pass with 54%

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,932 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

service brakes only just pass with 54%

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,700 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,684 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,109 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2011 60,103 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,970 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,970 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,610 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,039 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,975 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 35,975 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

nearside rear brake pipe bracket loose

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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V843 OAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V843 OAL, 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 V843 OAL registered?

V843 OAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V843 OAL safe to buy?

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