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V890 DRJ

1999 Mercedes A Class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A Class81,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 DRJ
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,542 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,601 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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V890 DRJ is a 1999 Mercedes A Class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,284 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V890 DRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V890 DRJ registered?

V890 DRJ is a 1999 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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