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V371 FLK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,815 mi
Last recorded96,815 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Under vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 14 Oct 2011 89,831 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Under vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,094 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 21 Jul 2009 75,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,292 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,292 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,266 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,746 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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V371 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V371 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 V371 FLK registered?

V371 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V371 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V371 FLK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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