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V957 TWL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV957 TWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,615 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,615 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 97,558 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,876 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 92,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 84,419 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,774 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 74,723 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

indicator stork very loose

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,829 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear light on

Fail 26 Jan 2013 64,824 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear light on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 53,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odometer not lite

Fail 28 Jan 2012 53,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odometer not lite

Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pad wear indicater showing

Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2010 37,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 30,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,097 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 19,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V957 TWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 V957 TWL, 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 V957 TWL registered?

V957 TWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V957 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V957 TWL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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