MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust box corroded
nearside wiper poor
Offside front suspension strut corroded
Offside rear tyre starting to perish 195-50-15
Offside rear tyre starting to develop a small bulge - customer to check regularly - 195-50-15
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
NEARSIDE FRONT RUBBER BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 195-50-15
OFFSIDE FRONT RUBBER BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 195-50-15
OFFSIDE OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON JOINT HOUSING
Nearside front brake hose perished / starting to crack
Nearside rear shock absorber starting to weep oil
Offside front brake hose perished / starting to crack
Offside outer cv boot starting to weep
Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking 195-50-R15-82V
o/s rear tyre run flat
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside & offside rear tyres have surface cracks
nearside rear tyre 'feathered'
offside front & rear tyres worn on outer sidewall
rear wiper not clearing screen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V261 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 V261 FLN, 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 V261 FLN registered?
V261 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V261 FLN safe to buy?
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