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V959 FYA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,595 mi
Last recorded65,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Plastic sideskirts fitted obscuring potential corrosion.

Nearside Body damage.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 3 Jan 2020 65,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Plastic sideskirts fitted obscuring potential corrosion.

Nearside Body damage.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 65,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,555 miles

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle. slight damage to nearside front tyre.outer wall,

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,396 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded,

corrosion started on underside

exhaust getting weak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 64,396 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded,

corrosion started on underside

exhaust getting weak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,202 miles

exhaust getting weak,

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,907 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak,

Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,907 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak,

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,636 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,325 miles

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

EXHAUST WEAK

Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,316 miles

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

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

EXHAUST WEAK

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,848 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,800 miles

N S F Tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to see the cords

Fail 11 Apr 2008 26,800 miles

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

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

N S F Tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to see the cords

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,491 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,369 miles

all four tyres perished {pass-advise}.

Fail 28 Jun 2006 19,288 miles

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

all four tyres perished [pass-advise].

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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V959 FYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V959 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V959 FYA registered?

V959 FYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V959 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V959 FYA shows 21 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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