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V76 FTA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,887 mi
Last recorded67,887 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 67,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 67,887 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 65,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,594 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,829 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,106 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,088 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 53,088 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 52,372 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,774 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,591 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 39,639 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Fail 20 Dec 2012 38,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,300 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,200 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Unable to open Bonnet (second catch)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2010 35,764 miles

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,846 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 25,374 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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V76 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V76 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V76 FTA registered?

V76 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V76 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V76 FTA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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