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V97 FBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,637 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 75,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,414 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,414 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,884 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2008 67,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,685 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 62,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) 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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V97 FBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V97 FBD, 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 V97 FBD registered?

V97 FBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V97 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 FBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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