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V422 FJM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,281 mi
Last recorded96,281 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 96,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2009 96,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2008 93,977 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 93,977 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cuts in offside rear tyre

engine very oily

front discs ridged

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm inner edge

water damage front and rear no plates

Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,655 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 77,370 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 77,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V422 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 V422 FJM registered?

V422 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V422 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V422 FJM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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