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V977 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,766 mi
Last recorded75,766 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,306 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator switch has some free play

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 60,609 miles

both plates slightly faded

slight noise from steering when rocking steering wheel

Fail 21 May 2009 56,786 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 56,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 51,739 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 46,471 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 46,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 43,474 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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V977 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 V977 DLP, 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 V977 DLP registered?

V977 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V977 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V977 DLP 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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