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V957 OOE

1999 Mercedes A Class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A Class81,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV957 OOE
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,611 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bothside front tyre/s shoulder/s worn thin.

nearside front steering rack rod inner ball joint/s small amount of play.

offside front brake pipe ,to brake hose corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2012 91,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,325 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,523 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 73,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to fade

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,635 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 52,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,411 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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V957 OOE is a 1999 Mercedes A Class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,284 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V957 OOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V957 OOE registered?

V957 OOE is a 1999 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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