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V259 FEY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,998 mi
Last recorded134,998 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 134,998 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 134,997 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,477 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 30 Sep 2015 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 3 Oct 2014 122,223 miles

o/s rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Fail 2 Oct 2014 122,223 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 115,044 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 114,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 107,090 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,303 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 100,303 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 90,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 84,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 84,958 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 79,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V259 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V259 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 V259 FEY registered?

V259 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V259 FEY safe to buy?

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