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V906 OBA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,228 mi
Last recorded52,228 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV906 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,783 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,783 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,928 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,928 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,848 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 38,848 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 119,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight 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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V906 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V906 OBA, 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 V906 OBA?

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What year was V906 OBA registered?

V906 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V906 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V906 OBA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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