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FKP 41L

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKP 41L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 109,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 109,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 90,102 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 90,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 85,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 85,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,276 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres have hair line cracks in the sidewalls.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,875 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,179 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 70,179 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,422 miles

security of centre silencer borderline .

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre only just legal .

uneven wear on offside rear tyre only just legal .

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,902 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 60,902 miles

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

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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FKP 41L is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FKP 41L, 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 FKP 41L registered?

FKP 41L is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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