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V668 FGH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,681 mi
Last recorded112,681 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

play at steering wheel/colume

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,415 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 107,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe to nearside rear flex hose rusty

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside headlamp insecure,bolt missing from top of headlamp

washers weak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,905 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre splits on inner sidewall

play at steering colume/steering wheel

Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre splits on inner sidewall

play at steering colume/steering wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake pads and discs rather worn

nearside rear safety belt stalk and front seat mechanism covers missing

some deterioration to suspension etc -shock absorbers weeping slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2009 72,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake pads and discs rather worn

nearside rear safety belt stalk and front seat mechanism covers missing

some deterioration to suspension etc -shock absorbers weeping slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,788 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 48,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seat belt holder casing insecure and brake warning light on

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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V668 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V668 FGH, 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 V668 FGH registered?

V668 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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