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V593 FAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,493 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 71,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,528 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 61,528 miles

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

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

noise from steering column unable to see fault

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,209 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,209 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

air con pump bearing noisey

Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,157 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,359 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 14,805 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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V593 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V593 FAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V593 FAP registered?

V593 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V593 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V593 FAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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