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V989 DSN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,483 mi
Last recorded100,483 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 DSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,483 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,101 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,011 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 91,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 58,054 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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V989 DSN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V989 DSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V989 DSN?

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What year was V989 DSN registered?

V989 DSN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V989 DSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 DSN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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