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V630 FSX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

229,381 mi
Last recorded229,381 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV630 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 229,381 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 229,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 213,666 miles

corroded brake pipes into front flexible hoses

corrosion on front and rear subframes

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

n/s parking brake effort low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

rattle on engine

rear mudflaps loose

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

slight judder n/s/f brake

Fail 10 Aug 2009 213,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

corroded brake pipes into front flexible hoses

corrosion on front and rear subframes

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

n/s parking brake effort low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

rattle on engine

rear mudflaps loose

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

slight judder n/s/f brake

Pass 7 Aug 2008 196,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 175,125 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 175,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 154,084 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 154,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V630 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V630 FSX, 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 V630 FSX registered?

V630 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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