1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · V557 FBC
1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1999. Recorded mileage 75,548 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1598cc
V557 FBC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 75,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V557 FBC Mileage History
- 26/09/200531,544 mi
- 25/09/200634,440 mi+2,896 mi
- 25/09/200634,440 mi
- 18/09/200736,447 mi+2,007 mi
- 16/09/200839,070 mi+2,623 mi
- 15/09/200941,122 mi+2,052 mi
- 14/09/201042,931 mi+1,809 mi
- 12/09/201144,509 mi+1,578 mi
- 10/09/201246,243 mi+1,734 mi
- 04/09/201348,557 mi+2,314 mi
- 03/09/201451,637 mi+3,080 mi
- 09/09/201553,995 mi+2,358 mi
- 07/09/201656,106 mi+2,111 mi
- 04/09/201758,710 mi+2,604 mi
- 04/09/201758,713 mi+3 mi
- 10/09/201860,727 mi+2,014 mi
- 09/09/201962,535 mi+1,808 mi
- 08/09/202064,099 mi+1,564 mi
- 07/09/202165,759 mi+1,660 mi
- 07/09/202267,889 mi+2,130 mi
- 06/09/202369,608 mi+1,719 mi
- 25/09/202471,440 mi+1,832 mi
- 10/09/202573,536 mi+2,096 mi
- 09/09/202675,548 mi+2,012 mi
Average of roughly 2,100 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
V557 FBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (V557 FBC) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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