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V83 FTA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,199 mi
Last recorded64,199 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 64,199 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 64,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 62,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,695 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,754 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,837 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,941 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 48,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,042 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 39,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 30,880 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,327 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2012 26,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,543 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system still supported.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,294 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 19,294 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,814 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 17,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 11,407 miles

engine /sill/under body covers fitted to vehicle,therfore retricting full inspection.

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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V83 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V83 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.

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What year was V83 FTA registered?

V83 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V83 FTA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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