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V446 FPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,995 mi
Last recorded60,995 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 FPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 60,995 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 60,919 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 55,277 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,991 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge ofside rear tyre low tread

Fail 23 May 2011 47,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge ofside rear tyre low tread

Pass 15 May 2010 39,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,781 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 31,853 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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V446 FPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V446 FPB, 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 V446 FPB registered?

V446 FPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V446 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V446 FPB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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