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V804 FCF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Pink Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,088 mi
Last recorded113,088 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV804 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 113,088 miles

both front flexibe brake hoses cracking due to age

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake pads look low

slight play in brake pedal

Fail 6 Dec 2012 113,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front flexibe brake hoses cracking due to age

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake pads look low

slight play in brake pedal

Pass 22 Dec 2011 104,003 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,882 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight run out on front brakes.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 95,882 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,490 miles

o/s/r brakepipe corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2009 88,490 miles

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

o/s/r brakepipe corroding

Pass 30 Dec 2008 81,898 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,993 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 68,993 miles

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

o/s/f flexable hose starting to crack

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2006 61,857 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 61,857 miles

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

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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V804 FCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Pink with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V804 FCF, 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 V804 FCF registered?

V804 FCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V804 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V804 FCF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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