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V34 FTE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,750 mi
Last recorded83,750 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 FTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,750 miles

SLIGHT CORROSSION ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR SUBRAME BUSH

Fail 13 Oct 2009 75,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

miss fire on engine

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,623 miles

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

miss fire on engine

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,783 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 72,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,322 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 69,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,902 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 59,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

V34 FTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V34 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V34 FTE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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