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V875 FND

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 FND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,232 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,994 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 58,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,989 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 46,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V875 FND is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V875 FND, 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 V875 FND registered?

V875 FND is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V875 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for V875 FND shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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