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V970 NRH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,722 mi
Last recorded92,722 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 NRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,722 miles

CTR TO REAR EXHAUST SECTION RUSTING THROUGH, NOT YET BLOWING.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,711 miles

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

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

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

CTR TO REAR EXHAUST SECTION RUSTING THROUGH, NOT YET BLOWING.

N/S/F TYRE SCRUBBING HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGE.

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,833 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 84,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,044 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,270 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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V970 NRH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V970 NRH, 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 V970 NRH registered?

V970 NRH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V970 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 NRH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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