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V891 HNY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,166 mi
Last recorded79,166 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 HNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,166 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 79,194 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,797 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 67,720 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 62,440 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 62,429 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,831 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 52,831 miles

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

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

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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V891 HNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V891 HNY, 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 V891 HNY registered?

V891 HNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V891 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V891 HNY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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