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V801 FKU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,671 mi
Last recorded102,671 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS LIGHT COME ON AND OFF

Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS warning lamp on

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS warning lamp on

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

SRS light on

Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,265 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 88,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 75,284 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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V801 FKU 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 V801 FKU, 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 V801 FKU registered?

V801 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V801 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V801 FKU 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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