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V422 FDS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,029 mi
Last recorded126,029 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 126,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 111,238 miles

Windscreen damaged. †Rear tyres worn on inner edge. †o/s/f drop link worn. †Front wishbone front bushes spilt. †Rear exhaust silencer weak. †Exhaust blowing slightly at front. †Oil leak evident. †o/s headlamp broken at mounting.

Fail 20 Oct 2007 110,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen damaged. †Rear tyres worn on inner edge. †o/s/f drop link worn. †Front wishbone front bushes spilt. †Rear exhaust silencer weak. †Exhaust blowing slightly at front. †Oil leak evident. †o/s headlamp broken at mounting.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 102,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 102,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/r ;number plate dim

small play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2005 97,682 miles

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

o/s//r light unit lens temporarily repaired

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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V422 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V422 FDS, 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 V422 FDS registered?

V422 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V422 FDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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