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V86 LHK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,861 mi
Last recorded130,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 LHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,861 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

body sill covers fitted

front brake hoses perishing

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 127,149 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR inner seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,399 miles

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

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

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

Various underbody surafce corrosion.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various underbody surafce corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,984 miles

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

Front washer jets partial blockage

Front wipers starting to deteriorate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,521 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres cracking,stepped wear.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,381 miles

Both rear tyres cracking advise,offside rear tyre abnormal inside tyre wear.

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

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

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

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,640 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack due to age

stalk for main beam faulty

Fail 30 Jun 2011 100,640 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack due to age

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stalk for main beam faulty

Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,288 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 94,288 miles

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

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

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

advise slight play in n/s/f inner track rod ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,979 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 68,236 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 61,088 miles

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

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

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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V86 LHK 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 76.5%.

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 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 V86 LHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V86 LHK registered?

V86 LHK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V86 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V86 LHK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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