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V447 FBC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,040 mi
Last recorded73,040 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 73,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 73,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 68,061 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,449 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 63,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,477 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 57,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,302 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,227 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,043 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,271 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,555 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,810 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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V447 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V447 FBC, 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 V447 FBC registered?

V447 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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