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V686 FFA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 76,898 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres bald on outer edges

Knock from steering column

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres bald on outer edges

Knock from steering column

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,246 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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V686 FFA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V686 FFA, 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 V686 FFA registered?

V686 FFA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V686 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V686 FFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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