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V128 FTA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,242 mi
Last recorded94,242 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,242 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R lens damaged

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 94,242 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R lens damaged

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012
Pass 17 Oct 2011

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

damage offside rear light unit and wing

Fail 17 Oct 2011

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

damage offside rear light unit and wing

Fail 17 Oct 2011 68,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 60,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,434 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,862 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 41,861 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,172 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 28,810 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 28,735 miles

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

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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V128 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V128 FTA, 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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V128 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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