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V506 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,286 mi
Last recorded132,286 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 132,286 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 123,304 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2014 123,304 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,397 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 89,557 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 89,557 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,146 miles

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 80,101 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,362 miles

ADVISE TYRE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 4 Oct 2005 50,112 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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V506 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V506 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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What year was V506 FLJ registered?

V506 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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