MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust silencer corroded
rear trailing arm slightly insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust silencer corroded
rear trailing arm slightly insecure
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under floor pan and plastic sills fittiead not allowing full inspection
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
door does not close frist attempt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake hoses perishing
both front brake hoses perishing
rear exhaust box rusty
sill covers fitted
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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V251 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V251 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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What year was V251 FBY registered?
V251 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 1999.
Is V251 FBY safe to buy?
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