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V916 KMY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,567 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,720 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,730 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 68,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,924 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 63,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,304 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,767 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,168 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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V916 KMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V916 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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What year was V916 KMY registered?

V916 KMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V916 KMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V916 KMY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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