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V150 FYC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,054 mi
Last recorded139,054 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 139,054 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded

plastic undershield covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

slight play n/s front anti-roll bar link

steel wheel fitted to n/s rear

Fail 15 Apr 2014 139,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 Apr 2013 131,881 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013 131,881 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Nov 2011 124,157 miles

Foot brake travel long and suspension feels soft

High level brake bulb not working

Knock in steering column

N/S/Rear tyre outer wall perrished

Fail 12 Nov 2011 124,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Foot brake travel long and suspension feels soft

High level brake bulb not working

Knock in steering column

N/S/Rear tyre outer wall perrished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 114,245 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 114,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,689 miles

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

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

Slight knock from steering but can't find what it is

Fail 2 Nov 2009 106,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Slight knock from steering but can't find what it is

Pass 10 Nov 2008 98,194 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,631 miles

both front brake hose upper outer sleve damaded

Fail 26 Nov 2007 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hose upper outer sleve damaded

Pass 30 Nov 2006 82,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,883 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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V150 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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-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 V150 FYC, 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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What year was V150 FYC registered?

V150 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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