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V421 FJM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,224 mi
Last recorded118,224 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 118,224 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 104,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 90,183 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

SRS light on

Pass 5 May 2011 74,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 56,478 miles

knocking from steering column

Fail 11 May 2010 56,478 miles

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

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

knocking from steering

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,060 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 56,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,996 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,996 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,766 miles

back box and pipe on exhaust has slight crossion

Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,832 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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V421 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V421 FJM, 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 V421 FJM registered?

V421 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V421 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V421 FJM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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