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V399 FDV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,111 mi
Last recorded52,111 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 FDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to front suspension.

General corrosion to rear suspension.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,896 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,673 miles

o/s and n/s/r hub mounting flangr severly corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 37,672 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre, outer shoulder.

o/s and n/s/r hub mounting flangr severly corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,645 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 36,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,344 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 33,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel slightly bent

nearside rear tyre is perishing/cracking in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,755 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel slightly bent

nearside rear tyre is perishing/cracking in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,472 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 32,472 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,544 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,544 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,570 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 29,570 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,043 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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V399 FDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V399 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 V399 FDV registered?

V399 FDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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