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V357 FLK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,754 mi
Last recorded58,754 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,754 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 53,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 53,631 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steel wheel fitted to the nearside front

Fail 6 Feb 2024 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steel wheel fitted to the nearside front

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,796 miles

Offside wiper blade worn

Steel wheel fitted to the offside front

Fail 30 Jan 2023 44,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside wiper blade worn

Steel wheel fitted to the offside front

Pass 4 Feb 2022 42,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 41,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 40,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroding/rattles. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,279 miles

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

Rear Lower exhaust silencer starting to corrode .

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,392 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 36,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,922 miles

Front slight deterioration on reg; plate

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

Offside slight dimming on headlamp

Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,683 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,135 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deterioration started on front and rear reg; plates

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,286 miles

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

slight perihing on tyres

Fail 20 Sep 2010 27,271 miles

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

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

slight perihing on tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 17,770 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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V357 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V357 FLK, 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 V357 FLK registered?

V357 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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