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V993 FAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,596 mi
Last recorded57,596 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,596 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,361 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,896 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 55,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs rusted.

o/s front shock absorber bent putting camber and tracking out of alignment.

rear wiper missing.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,880 miles

Front suspension geometry incorrect, Negative camber on o/s front.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 55,880 miles

Front suspension geometry incorrect, Negative camber on o/s front.

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,657 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,258 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 50,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

suspect charging system fault[dashlights flickering]

wipers juddering

Pass 18 Aug 2005 46,075 miles

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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V993 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V993 FAP, 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 V993 FAP registered?

V993 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V993 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V993 FAP shows 12 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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