CarVerify

Free Car Check

V954 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,778 mi
Last recorded94,778 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above 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

RegistrationV954 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
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

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,778 miles

'Knock' from steering - no fault found

offside front coil spring missing extreme end - still secure and function not impaired but suggest replace

offside main beam bulb retaining clip missing

wipers detreiorating

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,308 miles

'Knock' from steering

headlamp bulbs slight loose

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,793 miles

'Knock' from steering

intermitttent power steering fault

nearside mirror head damaged

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting - suggest replace

tyre pressures appear low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,988 miles

'Knock' from steering column

both rear tyres pressures appear low

intermittent power steering fault - suggest attention as possiblity of fault becoming dangerous

nearside mirror head damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2010 79,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

'Knock' from steering column

both rear tyres pressures appear low

nearside mirror head damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,042 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 73,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 58,075 miles

both front brake hoses stareting to perish

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

V954 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V954 DLM, 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 V954 DLM?

You can check the full history of V954 DLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V954 DLM registered?

V954 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V954 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V954 DLM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V954 DLM 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 V954 DLM. 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.