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V118 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,918 mi
Last recorded52,918 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,918 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Neaside front inner track rod end has slight play

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Neaside front inner track rod end has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,467 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 28,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,375 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,276 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,934 miles

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

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

steel spare fitted to nsf

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,659 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,650 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Air bag lamp on

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Oct 2005 22,536 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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V118 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V118 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.

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What year was V118 FLJ registered?

V118 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V118 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V118 FLJ shows 15 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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