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V862 TWL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,260 mi
Last recorded58,260 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 TWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,260 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,198 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,753 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

unable to open rear doors fully to check seats seat belts due to string tied across to hold o/s/r door shut

Nearside Rear tire has a cut almost deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 4 Apr 2018 52,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front brake discs rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

unable to open rear doors fully to check seats seat belts due to string tied across to hold o/s/r door shut

Nearside Rear tire has a cut almost deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,465 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

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

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,929 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 49,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,665 miles

outer sills covered.under pans fitted.exhaust corroded.slight play front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,890 miles

exhaust corroded.slight play in steering column uj.front b rake discs corroded.osr metal brake pipe corroded.tested in snow.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,650 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,650 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,223 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in steering column universal joints unable carry out full inspection due to covers

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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V862 TWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V862 TWL, 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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V862 TWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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