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V918 WRP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,231 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,558 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,558 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,331 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

offside rear tyre tread distorted

slight lift in offside steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2008 72,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

offside rear tyre tread distorted

slight lift in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,776 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 64,776 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V918 WRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V918 WRP, 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 V918 WRP registered?

V918 WRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V918 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V918 WRP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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