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V256 FLA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,470 mi
Last recorded114,470 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,470 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 114,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 113,737 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering colum

slight travel in foot brake travel

Fail 8 Jan 2019 113,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo appears to leak down after engine switched off

Nearside front lower belt webbing scuffed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre worn nearing wear bars and nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Slight wear/play in front roll bar end links

Some wear in offside front lower arm bushing

Some wear/play in steering column bushings and a little play detected at steering wheel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,512 miles

A little play detected at steering wheel

Rear brake pipes and hose ferrules a little corroded

Slight wear/play in front roll bar end links

Some wear in offside front lower arm bushing

Some wear/play in steering column bushings

Suspect brake servo may leak down after engine switched off

Fail 16 Jan 2018 110,512 miles

rear brake application uneven Offside low and slow (3.7.B.2)

A little play detected at steering wheel

Rear brake pipes and hose ferrules a little corroded

Slight wear/play in front roll bar end links

Some wear in offside front lower arm bushing

Some wear/play in steering column bushings

Suspect brake servo may leak down after engine switched off

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,985 miles

A little corrosion starting here and there on brake pipes

Corrosion starting in corners of rear sills

Nearside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Nearside rear shock absorber oozing a little fluid

Slight play in steering detected at steering wheel

Slight wear in steering column bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,309 miles

Nearside front roll bar end link a littlw worn

Nearside rear shock absorber damp with fluid

Play in steering detected at steering wheel nearing maximum 13mm limits

Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front roll bar end link a littlw worn

Nearside rear shock absorber damp with fluid

Play in steering detected at steering wheel nearing maximum 13mm limits

Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,960 miles

Play in steering at steering wheel nearing maximum 13mmm limit

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

Some scuffs on nearside front seat belt webbing

rear number plate deteriorated near meeting the fail criteria

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,960 miles

Play in steering at steering wheel nearing maximum 13mmm limit

Some scuffs on nearside front seat belt webbing

rear number plate deteriorated near meeting the fail criteria

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

noisey engine

o/s/r number plate light dull

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

noisey engine

o/s/r number plate light dull

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,669 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,476 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,453 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 71,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 71,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,215 miles

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

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

n/s/f door dropped,poss faulty door hinge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,409 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 55,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 45,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,898 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 36,898 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V256 FLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V256 FLA, 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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V256 FLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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