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V99 SAC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,399 mi
Last recorded115,399 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 SAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,399 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cracks in front windsreen.

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside door mirror damage.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Offside rear tyre outside tyre wear.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel in rotation.

Smell of diesel under bonnet unable to see leak advise further investigation.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 115,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cracks in front windsreen.

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside door mirror damage.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Offside rear tyre outside tyre wear.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel in rotation.

Smell of diesel under bonnet unable to see leak advise further investigation.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 83,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ofs front and both rear tyres are in a very poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,675 miles

ofs front and both rear tyres are in a very poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,654 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,801 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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V99 SAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V99 SAC, 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 V99 SAC?

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What year was V99 SAC registered?

V99 SAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V99 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V99 SAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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