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V671 FGH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,663 mi
Last recorded102,663 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV671 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,663 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 102,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 102,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to outer edge of os front tyre

some corrosion to os and ns rear metal brake pipes

some wiper blade damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to outer edge of os front tyre

some corrosion to os and ns rear metal brake pipes

some wiper blade damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion to os and ns rear metal brake pipes

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

some wiper blade damage to windscreen

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2013 95,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion to os and ns rear metal brake pipes

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

some wiper blade damage to windscreen

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,161 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

underside of vehicle fitted with plastic covers making examination of these areas impossible

Fail 22 Oct 2012 91,161 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

underside of vehicle fitted with plastic covers making examination of these areas impossible

Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,624 miles

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit towards inner edges

wiper blade damage to windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2011 86,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit towards inner edges

wiper blade damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,020 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,020 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 75,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass mising

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,531 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass mising

Fail 26 Oct 2009 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,648 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,648 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,586 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 50,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V671 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V671 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 V671 FGH registered?

V671 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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