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V479 FDS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 83,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 71,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/rear and O/s/rear inner sill sections are corroding, but not seriously weakened.

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

Under trays are fitted front to rear, obscuring some of the testable items.

Pass 27 May 2015 62,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side wiper blade is splitting, but not smearing the windscreen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edges of tread.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box is very corroded but not leaking.

Fail 21 May 2015 62,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear springs, plastic seats are missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side wiper blade is splitting, but not smearing the windscreen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edges of tread.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box is very corroded but not leaking.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 57,313 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,313 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 49,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,177 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,191 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,488 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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V479 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V479 FDS, 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 V479 FDS registered?

V479 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V479 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V479 FDS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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