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V992 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,207 mi
Last recorded107,207 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,207 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,445 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 106,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 105,012 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 105,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010
Fail 27 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front strut top mounts rough in operation

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2009 91,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

right rear tail light cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2008 82,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

right rear tail light cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,653 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 73,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,753 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 62,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear wiper arm piviot seized & blade torn.

wear in lower steering column coupling.

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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V992 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V992 FPF, 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 V992 FPF registered?

V992 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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