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V205 FLF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,270 mi
Last recorded54,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,082 miles

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

nearside front strut top mounting/bearing jerky when steering is turned

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,029 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,214 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 32,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,673 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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V205 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V205 FLF, 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 V205 FLF registered?

V205 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V205 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 FLF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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