MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to n/s/r , o/s/f jacking points
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to n/s/r , o/s/f jacking points
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
slight knock in steering column
some wear in offside track rod at steering rack end,near limit
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
slight knock in steering column
some wear in offside track rod at steering rack end,near limit
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering rack
unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle as plastic shields fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering rack
unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle as plastic shields fitted
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
silencer box rusted
unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted
unable to fully test underside of vehicle as plastic shields fitted
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V168 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V168 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 V168 FYC registered?
V168 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.
Is V168 FYC safe to buy?
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