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V361 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,500 mi
Last recorded102,500 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,500 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , OFFSIDE DOOR LATCH WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,500 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , OFFSIDE DOOR LATCH WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,827 miles

BOTH REAR SUB FRAME FRONT BUSHES WORN AND STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF MOVEMENT , DRIVERS DOOR ADJUSTMENT WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,885 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked but not showing cord and tread depth 3mm

Fail 23 Aug 2012 98,885 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked but not showing cord and tread depth 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,287 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE , FRONT DISCS WORN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING ARM JOINT WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Sep 2011 97,287 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE , FRONT DISCS WORN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING ARM JOINT WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,623 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN , BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 25 Aug 2010 95,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN , BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,890 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Sep 2009 90,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,374 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 65,678 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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V361 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V361 FLJ, 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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How do I check the history of V361 FLJ?

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What year was V361 FLJ registered?

V361 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V361 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V361 FLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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