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V52 FHC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,946 mi
Last recorded95,946 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,946 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,946 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 93,185 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 92,845 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,891 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 89,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 118,689 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 118,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,165 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2006 90,210 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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V52 FHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V52 FHC, 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 V52 FHC registered?

V52 FHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V52 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 FHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V52 FHC have outstanding finance?

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