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V914 KMY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,982 mi
Last recorded118,982 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV914 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 118,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertray fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2019 115,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2017 107,352 miles

Both rear tyres age-related cracks

Milometre bulb inoperative

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 107,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres age-related cracks

Milometre bulb inoperative

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,446 miles

Milometer bulb inoperative

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 102,446 miles

Milometer bulb inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,384 miles

Brake pad warning light showing on dash

Milometer bulb inoperative

Fail 10 Dec 2015 98,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Milometer bulb inoperative

Fail 10 Dec 2014 93,560 miles

Milometer bulb inoperative

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,560 miles

Milometer bulb inoperative

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013

Brake pad warning on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad warning on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012

Body damage all round vehicle

Both rear indicators pale

Front brake discs lipped and pitted

Milage display blank

Nearside door mirror damaged and insecure(held on with tape)

Nearside front indicator pale

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside front wiper split

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body damage all round vehicle

Both rear indicators pale

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs lipped and pitted

Milage display blank

Nearside door mirror damaged and insecure(held on with tape)

Nearside front indicator pale

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside front wiper split

Offside front shock absorber damping effect weak

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,465 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front bumper loose

front wipers poor

major oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 80,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front bumper loose

front wipers poor

major oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,986 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering snd suspension fully.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 74,986 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering snd suspension fully.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 70,903 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,436 miles

accdent damige to o/s/f

Fail 27 Nov 2008

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

accdent damige to o/s/f

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,819 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 52,819 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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V914 KMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V914 KMY, 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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V914 KMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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