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V94 FAE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,834 mi
Last recorded124,834 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV94 FAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 124,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 124,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 113,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 113,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,603 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 104,603 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,634 miles

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,459 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 79,459 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Tyre 2mm.

N/S/R Tyre very unevenly worn.

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

O/S/F Tyre 2.5mm.

O/S/R Road spring corroded.

O/S/R Tyre unevenly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V94 FAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V94 FAE, 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 V94 FAE registered?

V94 FAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V94 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V94 FAE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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