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V616 FAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight play in both front suspension arm outer balljoints

Slight play in lower steering shaft u/j

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 124,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight play in both front suspension arm outer balljoints

Slight play in lower steering shaft u/j

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,088 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate loose and slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2012 118,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

rear registration plate loose and slightly deteriorated

vehicle has small wiperblades fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 155 miles

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

nsr tyre has very uneven tyre wear

Fail 4 Oct 2011 155 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre has very uneven tyre wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,517 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,517 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,907 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 72,890 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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V616 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V616 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.

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What year was V616 FAP registered?

V616 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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