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V593 FLN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 126,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 109,242 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 109,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 96,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,909 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 88,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bulge nearside front tyre wall

Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,775 miles

slight bulge nearside front tyre wall

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,614 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 82,614 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 74,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 63,957 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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V593 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V593 FLN, 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 V593 FLN registered?

V593 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V593 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V593 FLN shows 12 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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