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V924 FGN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV924 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,120 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,120 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 95,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,805 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,439 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 10 May 2007 46,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,813 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 40,813 miles

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

strong petrol smell from rear of car underneath

Pass 12 May 2005 37,005 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 37,005 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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V924 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V924 FGN, 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 V924 FGN registered?

V924 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V924 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V924 FGN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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