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V242 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,539 mi
Last recorded108,539 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 108,539 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,825 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 102,133 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 97,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 21 Feb 2015 97,521 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,118 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 95,108 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,332 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

There is some noise from the steering column area when the steering is turned. This requires further strip down and investigation.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,332 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

There is some noise from the steering column area when the steering is turned. This requires further strip down and investigation.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,904 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,902 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

internal knock from steering

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play and knocking from steering column coupling

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 42,195 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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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V242 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V242 FBY, 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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V242 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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