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V912 FBL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,058 mi
Last recorded112,058 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV912 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,058 miles

o/s headlight held in with cable ties

Pass 6 Nov 2007 104,513 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 104,393 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 96,096 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake flexis perishing slightly

front discs corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,096 miles

front brake flexis perishing slightly

front discs corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2005 91,195 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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V912 FBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V912 FBL, 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 V912 FBL registered?

V912 FBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V912 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V912 FBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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