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V592 FGM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,804 mi
Last recorded33,804 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV592 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,804 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF OSF OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 33,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF OSF OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 30,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front and rear shock absorbers coreaded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,365 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

sill kit fitted , both sills corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 30,365 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

sill kit fitted , both sills corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,602 miles

Centre Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ref to under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection of metal brake pipes routing

Fail 24 Sep 2014 29,602 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Centre Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ref to under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection of metal brake pipes routing

Pass 21 Sep 2013 28,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,914 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,999 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 22,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2005 13,379 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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V592 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V592 FGM, 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 V592 FGM registered?

V592 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V592 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V592 FGM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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