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V878 FGK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 78,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Damage to front end of vehicle, headlamps point inwards and downwards, but no sharp edges likely to cause injury

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush badly delaminated with some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,525 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,852 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,835 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 63,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,370 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 61,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

underguards and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

underguards and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,494 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 57,494 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,325 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,800 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer areas of tread

offside rear bump stop corroded

offside rear tyre worn outer area of tread

Fail 5 Nov 2012 51,800 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer areas of tread

offside rear bump stop corroded

offside rear tyre worn outer area of tread

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre casing perished

Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,550 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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V878 FGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V878 FGK, 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 V878 FGK registered?

V878 FGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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