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V949 ABD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

979,497 mi
Last recorded979,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 979,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2015 88,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 88,101 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 86,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 78,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 70,350 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,285 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyre treads slightly uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,653 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,759 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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V949 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V949 ABD, 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 V949 ABD registered?

V949 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V949 ABD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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