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V102 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,071 mi
Last recorded33,071 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 27,366 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 25,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front disc brake pads wearing low

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play

rear tyres have small cracks running in treads

Fail 30 Sep 2010 25,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front disc brake pads wearing low

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play

rear tyres have small cracks running in treads

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,728 miles

Unable to fully inspect under-body fuel pipes/brake pipes due to plastic covers/trims.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,089 miles

CRacking to tread of rear tyres.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,608 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 21,608 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm outer edge.

o/s/r tyre inner edge starting to crack.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,769 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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V102 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V102 FLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V102 FLJ?

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What year was V102 FLJ registered?

V102 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V102 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V102 FLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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