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V32 FNS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,120 mi
Last recorded89,120 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,120 miles

exhaust ssystem weak and rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust ssystem weak and rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,832 miles

exhaust system rusty and weak but not blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,128 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,445 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in several places underside

corrosion offside front subframe

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

some corrosion offside front brake pipe

unable to inspect most of underside due to plastic cover

Fail 23 Oct 2009 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in several places underside

corrosion offside front subframe

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

some corrosion offside front brake pipe

unable to inspect most of underside due to plastic cover

Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,671 miles

front and rear subframes underseald

front silencer corroded

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front tyre perished on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on limit

offside rear tyre worn to 2 mm

some perishing on both front brake hoses not to cords

unable to see much of underside due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 48,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 41,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 41,043 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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V32 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V32 FNS, 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 V32 FNS registered?

V32 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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