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V901 ANV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,134 mi
Last recorded100,134 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 100,134 miles

Both rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2010 100,133 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2009 96,448 miles

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

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

steering rack offside tie rod slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2008 93,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 91,025 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 91,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,713 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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V901 ANV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V901 ANV, 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 V901 ANV?

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What year was V901 ANV registered?

V901 ANV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V901 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V901 ANV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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