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V915 KPY

1999 Mercedes A Class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A Class81,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 KPY
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded but not conssider excessive

Fail 14 Aug 2013 116,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded but not conssider excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2012 111,039 miles

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

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

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

extensive surface corrosion on both front & rear subframes

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area

Fail 11 Aug 2012 111,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

extensive surface corrosion on both front & rear subframes

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area

Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,307 miles

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

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

Unable to check brake pipes under vehicle due to plastic coverings

Fail 3 Aug 2011 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Unable to check brake pipes under vehicle due to plastic coverings

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,812 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,344 miles

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

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

unable to check all brake pipes as engine covers and under floor plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,344 miles

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

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

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

unable to check all brake pipes as engine covers and under floor plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,091 miles

Unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covering

Fail 11 Aug 2008 77,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covering

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,751 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 59,751 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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V915 KPY is a 1999 Mercedes A Class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V915 KPY, 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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V915 KPY is a 1999 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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