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V994 FRB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,076 mi
Last recorded68,076 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 FRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,076 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2014 68,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Offside side repeater slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,091 miles

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

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted close to excessive

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

srs light on

Fail 15 Dec 2012 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted close to excessive

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

srs light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,343 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,241 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,799 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,602 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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V994 FRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V994 FRB, 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 V994 FRB registered?

V994 FRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V994 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V994 FRB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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