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V614 FGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,887 mi
Last recorded101,887 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 FGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 101,887 miles

corrosion on both front x o/s/r brake pipes / slight stepping on inner edge of n/s/r tyre / under covers fitted

o/s/r tyre perishing x wearing on inner edge / rear box corroding / corrosion on coil springs / front sub frame corroding

Fail 24 May 2017 101,879 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 3 bolt fixing (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion on both front x o/s/r brake pipes / slight stepping on inner edge of n/s/r tyre / under covers fitted

o/s/r tyre perishing x wearing on inner edge / rear box corroding / corrosion on coil springs / front sub frame corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 85,399 miles

CORROSION ON O/S/F X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODING ./ CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS

N/S/R BOTTOM SPRING CUP COVER HOLED

Fail 13 May 2016 85,399 miles

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

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted SHOCK (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT (7.1.1)

CORROSION ON O/S/F X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODING ./ CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS

N/S/R BOTTOM SPRING CUP COVER HOLED

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,345 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 77,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,636 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has multiple cracks but not exposing any cord/ply

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has multiple cracks but not exposing any cord/ply

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2012 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has multiple cracks but not exposing any cord/ply

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has multiple cracks but not exposing any cord/ply

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,799 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn close to limits outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,799 miles

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

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

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

all tyres worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn close to limits outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,654 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,421 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,374 miles

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

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

slight play found at steering wheel

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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V614 FGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V614 FGJ, 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 V614 FGJ registered?

V614 FGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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