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V816 FHL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,775 mi
Last recorded75,775 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 FHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,775 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,295 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,565 miles

advised underside of vehicle has plastic under tray some components not seen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,148 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 49,148 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,571 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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V816 FHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V816 FHL, 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 V816 FHL registered?

V816 FHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V816 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V816 FHL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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