MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,617 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Subframe bushes worn.
Steel wheel fitted to osf
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Corrosion on subframes. Subframes and mounts not fully visible
Full length underbody guard fitted at test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSf tyre cracking/perishing on side wall
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Corrosion on subframes. Subframes and mounts not fully visible
Full length underbody guard fitted at test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSf tyre cracking/perishing on side wall
Steel wheel fitted to osf
Subframe bushes worn.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Subframe Mount Bushes Worn
Unable to fully examine underneath due to plastic guards
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe Mount Bushes Worn
Unable to fully examine underneath due to plastic guards
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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V253 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V253 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 V253 FBY registered?
V253 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 1999.
Is V253 FBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for V253 FBY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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