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V989 EBY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,554 mi
Last recorded57,554 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,554 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 54,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Temp interior mirror fitted

Trays fitted under vehicle

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,082 miles

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

Temp interior mirror fitted

Trays fitted under vehicle

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,103 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded around securing strap.Not blowing.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight knocking from steering colume.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass missing.

o/s/r door dented bad.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,103 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded around securing strap.Not blowing.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight knocking from steering colume.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass missing.

o/s/r door dented bad.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,300 miles

Both lower trims on both rear doors missing.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion around centre exhaust box where strap goes.

n/s mirror glass missing.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,300 miles

Both lower trims on both rear doors missing.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion around centre exhaust box where strap goes.

n/s mirror glass missing.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,867 miles

Slight play in lower steering column uj..rear metal brake pipes..rear exhaust hanger corroded..front metal brake pipes corroded near flexi hose joints

Pass 16 Jul 2011 47,916 miles

plastic covers underside and sills

Fail 16 Jul 2011 47,916 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic covers underside and sills

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,680 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 41,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,004 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 EBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBY, 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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V989 EBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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