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V91 DMC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,388 mi
Last recorded91,388 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV91 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,388 miles

Offside Front wishbone front bush

corrosion to front subframe

Fail 28 Jul 2017 91,348 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front wishbone front bush

corrosion to front subframe

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,911 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust center box

Fail 9 Jul 2016 87,843 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust center box

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,033 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,009 miles

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

offside and neasride frot tyres worn smooth on outer edges

offside rear tyre perished cracked in tread and inner outer edges

Pass 31 May 2014 79,543 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit 1,6mm

offside rear close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 31 May 2014 79,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 77,756 miles

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

play at steering wheel to road wheels

Fail 3 May 2013 77,743 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

play at steering wheel to road wheels

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,349 miles

corrosion started to front an d rear subframes

play in steering colume uniersal joints

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,572 miles

front number plate starting too delaminate

lift / play in nearside strut top mouting

Fail 17 Feb 2011 71,539 miles

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

front number plate starting too delaminate

lift / play in nearside strut top mouting

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,346 miles

offside rear and nearside front shockabsorbers startig to leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 68,309 miles

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

offside rear and nearside front shockabsorbers startig to leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,347 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 64,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated on edges

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Scratch in front screen

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,680 miles

off side & near side front flexi perished

Fail 10 Mar 2008 58,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

off side & near side front flexi perished

Pass 17 Feb 2007 52,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,387 miles

off side rear indicator bulb faded

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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V91 DMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V91 DMC, 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 V91 DMC registered?

V91 DMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V91 DMC safe to buy?

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