CarVerify

Free Car Check

V917 MMA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,227 mi
Last recorded43,227 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,227 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

undershields fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 43,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

undershields fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,236 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust will need replacing shortly

Pass 4 May 2012 38,788 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 May 2012 38,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,434 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,455 miles

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

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

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

Sticker removed from windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,496 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 23,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

earth lead to sump damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 21,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 19,042 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V917 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V917 MMA, 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 V917 MMA?

You can check the full history of V917 MMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V917 MMA registered?

V917 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V917 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V917 MMA shows 14 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.

Does V917 MMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V917 MMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.