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V463 FSX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,095 mi
Last recorded85,095 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV463 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,065 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,011 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 70,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

o/s/f tyre perished/cracked outer sidewall 195/5015

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,774 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 69,769 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre section of exhaust system corroded but not yet holed

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,692 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 62,809 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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V463 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V463 FSX, 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 V463 FSX registered?

V463 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V463 FSX shows 12 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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