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V248 FEY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,553 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,858 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 83,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,801 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 78,801 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,531 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 73,530 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,998 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 55,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,254 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 43,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,624 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,598 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,073 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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V248 FEY 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 61.1%.

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 V248 FEY, 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 V248 FEY registered?

V248 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V248 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 FEY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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