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V865 OKM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,394 mi
Last recorded133,394 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 133,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load PLASTIC COVER MISSING. (5.2.4a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.2.A.1b)

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS,OIL LEAKING.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 133,342 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load PLASTIC COVER MISSING. (5.2.4a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.2.A.1b)

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS,OIL LEAKING.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 130,978 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 130,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 129,218 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 129,218 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 123,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 123,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 123,138 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 122,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 98,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 95,652 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 77,634 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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V865 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V865 OKM, 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 V865 OKM registered?

V865 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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