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V867 OKM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

78,298 mi
Last recorded78,298 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV867 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill into lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill into lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 75,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front suspension top mounts worn

Fail 12 Aug 2020 74,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front suspension top mounts worn

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust hanger broken but system secure

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust hanger broken but system secure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,016 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,418 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 65,418 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,429 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,438 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,867 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,860 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,752 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 25,752 miles

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

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

offside rear lower spring mounting cup missing

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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V867 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 V867 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 V867 OKM registered?

V867 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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