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V995 BBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,196 mi
Last recorded93,196 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 BBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,196 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,595 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,278 miles

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

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

noise from engine

Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,277 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

noise from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,626 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 79,413 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,482 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 70,482 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,526 miles

headlight control switch loose / worn / intermittant activation

Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,191 miles

center exhaust poor condition outer skin corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,491 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,491 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

center exhaust silencer poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,556 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 45,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 38,443 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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V995 BBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V995 BBD, 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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V995 BBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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