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V3 RFY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,694 mi
Last recorded84,694 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 RFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,694 miles

*** nearside front tyre inner edge worn and outer/inner wall cut *** 195/50R16

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tracking recommended

engine misfire

front brake judder

gearbox oil leaking

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front steering arm inner joint play

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

*** nearside front tyre inner edge worn and outer/inner wall cut *** 195/50R16

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tracking recommended

engine misfire

front brake judder

gearbox oil leaking

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front steering arm inner joint play

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 13 May 2011 76,892 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 May 2011 768,920 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,465 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear indicators discolouring

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking and deteriorating

rear brake pads wearing low more so on nearside

Fail 2 Mar 2010 71,460 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear indicators discolouring

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking and deteriorating

rear brake pads wearing low more so on nearside

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 50,644 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,644 miles

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

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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V3 RFY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V3 RFY, 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 V3 RFY registered?

V3 RFY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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