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V380 FDF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,092 mi
Last recorded57,092 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV380 FDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,092 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded/deteriorating!

Fail 23 Oct 2023 57,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded/deteriorating!

Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,436 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 55,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

silencer corroded/deteriorating!

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding slightly.

silencer corroded/deteriorating!

Fail 26 Oct 2020 51,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding slightly.

silencer corroded/deteriorating!

Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,704 miles

silencer corroded/deteriorating.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 49,701 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

silencer corroded/deteriorating.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

long travel on footbrake pedal!

rear silencer corroded and deteriorating.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 44,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

long travel on footbrake pedal!

rear silencer corroded and deteriorating.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,419 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear child seat fitted visual inspection of adult belt only

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated slightly

slight play steering column linkage

Pass 25 Oct 2014 41,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2014 41,479 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear part of exhaust and hanger arm corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 32,371 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,353 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 26,353 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,109 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,540 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 12,677 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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V380 FDF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V380 FDF, 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 V380 FDF registered?

V380 FDF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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