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V512 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,843 mi
Last recorded47,843 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 47,843 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroding

o/s wiper blade smearing

slight play in steering column upper u/j

under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 47,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust rear section corroding

o/s wiper blade smearing

slight play in steering column upper u/j

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,916 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust rear section corroding

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section corroded

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

rear screen wiper blade missing

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,079 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section corroded

front brake discs rusty

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

rear screen wiper blade missing

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,010 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres under inflated

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,429 miles

under body work in poor contion

Fail 29 Feb 2012 43,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

under body work in poor contion

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,190 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,176 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,176 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,238 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 34,238 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2005 31,172 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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V512 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V512 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 V512 FLJ registered?

V512 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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