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V896 DGP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,634 mi
Last recorded101,634 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,634 miles

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

O/S/R Lamp Unit Damaged

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 101,634 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front To Rear Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

O/S/R Lamp Unit Damaged

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 100,326 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,574 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' dash cam (8.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,055 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,840 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 88,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,862 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off sidec rear tyre starting to crack on tread

rear exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off sidec rear tyre starting to crack on tread

rear exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,446 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 87,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,973 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 85,973 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,324 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Aug 2006 75,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 70,376 miles

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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V896 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V896 DGP, 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 V896 DGP registered?

V896 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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