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V315 FDV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 FDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 121,876 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

os r brake dragging slightly

slight scratches on screen

Fail 30 Jan 2016 121,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

os r brake dragging slightly

slight scratches on screen

Fail 20 Jan 2015 24,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,941 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 110,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,203 miles

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

brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 101,203 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 93,500 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 93,500 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,998 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 77,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,654 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 69,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 52,126 miles

both rear tyres worn down to 2m/mand o/s rear †has a nail in tread area

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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V315 FDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V315 FDV, 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 V315 FDV registered?

V315 FDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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