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V34 FNS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,165 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f front bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,540 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded but not leaking

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,523 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,744 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,432 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,022 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,141 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 64,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,412 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 56,410 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front roadwheels buckled. steel wheels.

Both front tyres on 2mm on outer edges.

O/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes rusty.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,681 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise front tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 33,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play on both front a.r.bar links

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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V34 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V34 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 V34 FNS registered?

V34 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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