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V302 FBC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,881 mi
Last recorded55,881 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has general corrosion.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 53,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,644 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under shields fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 46,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not coming on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under shields fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,349 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 41,290 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,451 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 31,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,630 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 26,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,047 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 21,044 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,371 miles

n/s mirror missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,665 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 18,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,381 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 17,381 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,322 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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V302 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V302 FBC, 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 V302 FBC registered?

V302 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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