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V338 FMS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 FMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,302 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

plastic under trays covering components

Fail 1 Aug 2017 50,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

plastic under trays covering components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,956 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 45,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,411 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,281 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 40,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre casing deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,406 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Jul 2013 36,406 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 55,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,474 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 39,471 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,467 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 33,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,823 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 27,823 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,330 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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V338 FMS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V338 FMS, 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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V338 FMS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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