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V598 FGM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,144 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,706 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 56,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 50,263 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 50,263 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,850 miles

both rear tyres perished and slight split nearside rear inner side wall

Fail 10 Jul 2006 45,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished and slight split nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2005 41,432 miles

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

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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V598 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V598 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 V598 FGM registered?

V598 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V598 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V598 FGM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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