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V727 FBC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,003 mi
Last recorded83,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,003 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Knocking noise heard when driving possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,376 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,405 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 77,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,132 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 67,798 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 67,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,291 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 60,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,666 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 47,321 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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V727 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V727 FBC, 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 V727 FBC registered?

V727 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V727 FBC safe to buy?

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