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V465 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV465 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 91,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 91,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,930 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,926 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,708 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,977 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 68,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,597 miles

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,119 miles

suspension creaking

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,934 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,255 miles

n/s/r tyre has been run flat and is very badly worn on border of inner edge and sidewall.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 43,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre has been run flat and is very badly worn on border of inner edge and sidewall.

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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V465 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V465 FPF, 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 V465 FPF registered?

V465 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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