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V881 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,440 mi
Last recorded93,440 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,425 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,636 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

knock from steering coloumn

Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

knock from steering coloumn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,407 miles

Off side front tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,131 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 78,038 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 78,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,038 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 75,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,796 miles

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

front number plate has residue/glue on it not affecting lettering

Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,720 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 62,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V881 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V881 HVW, 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

How do I check the history of V881 HVW?

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What year was V881 HVW registered?

V881 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V881 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V881 HVW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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