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V899 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,931 mi
Last recorded35,931 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 35,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 35,733 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,259 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 34,099 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,849 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 32,849 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cornection to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,790 miles

both front tyres getting low on 2/3mm

suspect o/s front shock leaking hard to see vehicle wet

Fail 13 Oct 2016 27,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low on 2/3mm

suspect o/s front shock leaking hard to see vehicle wet

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,037 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,602 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,380 miles

rearmost exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken off exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,030 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,649 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,380 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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V899 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V899 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.

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What year was V899 HVW registered?

V899 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V899 HVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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