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V78 FFG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,650 mi
Last recorded92,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 FFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,744 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

advise driver door hinge broken advise os mirror taped in place. advise nsr brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plates delaminating

numerous brake pipes corroded

play from inner steering rack

rear seats folded down preventing the inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 1 Apr 2015 87,278 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plates delaminating

numerous brake pipes corroded

play from inner steering rack

rear seats folded down preventing the inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 11 Apr 2014 81,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,106 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Oct 2011 70,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s front and rear doors

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s front and rear doors

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,633 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,633 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,114 miles

nearside front abs cable is fouling stabalisor link slightly on lock to lock

Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,446 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 56,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,043 miles

offside and nearside front brake hoses have deteriorated slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2005 43,638 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside front brake hoses have deteriorated slightly

offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on its inner tread

Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,638 miles

offside and nearside front brake hoses have deteriorated slightly

offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on its inner tread

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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V78 FFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V78 FFG, 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 V78 FFG registered?

V78 FFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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