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V865 XNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,467 mi
Last recorded90,467 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 90,467 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 90,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 84,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 84,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 76,938 miles

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

minor damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

minor damage to offside front outer sidewall

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

minor damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

minor damage to offside front outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,360 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,360 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,867 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge(on limit)

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroded through 1st skin

rear tyres starting to mishape on inner edges

wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,003 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres starting to mishape on inner tread areas

Fail 10 Jan 2008 60,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads low(aprox 3mm)

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear tyres starting to mishape on inner tread areas

Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,483 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 56,483 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XNV 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 62.5%.

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 V865 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

V865 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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