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V159 FGH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,866 mi
Last recorded81,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,866 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auto gearbox fault

nearside door mirror cracked - partial centre brake light

petrol smell at rear & under bonnet of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auto gearbox fault

nearside door mirror cracked - partial centre brake light

petrol smell at rear & under bonnet of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,485 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 43,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V159 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 V159 FGH, 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 V159 FGH registered?

V159 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V159 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 FGH 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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