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V857 DLL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 DLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,329 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges also deteriorated on outer side walls 195/50/15

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 86,329 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges also deteriorated on outer side walls 195/50/15

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

SRS(Airbag) Light on dash

Fail 30 Jan 2013 83,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

SRS(Airbag) Light on dash

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

srs light on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,165 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,739 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,102 miles

n/s/rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/front inner wheel rim slightly distorted

rear number plate showing signs of wear

Fail 13 Feb 2009 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/front inner wheel rim slightly distorted

rear number plate showing signs of wear

Fail 29 Dec 2008 64,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 64,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,360 miles

Front accident damage.

Nearside front brake hose cracking and deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition on outer sidewall.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

S.R.S. light staying on.

Fail 26 Jan 2008 57,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front accident damage.

Nearside front brake hose cracking and deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition on outer sidewall.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

S.R.S. light staying on.

Pass 10 May 2006 52,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,324 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 51,324 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside of tread

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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V857 DLL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V857 DLL, 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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V857 DLL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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