MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V422 FDS safe to buy?
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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