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V986 EUX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,951 mi
Last recorded117,951 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 EUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2010 117,951 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 105,756 miles

child seat is fitted in the rear not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt.

number plate bulbs are dull but functional. o/s/f head lamp aim is low but in spec. o/s/r seat is missing at time orf test. n/s/f seat head restraint is missing at time of test.

o/s/f antiroll bar link knocking. gear box oil leak. exhaust corroded. rear brake lines corroded. rear numberplate delamonating.

wipers smeer screen slightly. o/s/f tyer worn.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 105,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat is fitted in the rear not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt.

number plate bulbs are dull but functional. o/s/f head lamp aim is low but in spec. o/s/r seat is missing at time orf test. n/s/f seat head restraint is missing at time of test.

o/s/f antiroll bar link knocking. gear box oil leak. exhaust corroded. rear brake lines corroded. rear numberplate delamonating.

wipers smeer screen slightly. o/s/f tyer worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 95,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering col nocks

Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,885 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,295 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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V986 EUX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V986 EUX, 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 V986 EUX registered?

V986 EUX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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