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V618 FAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,774 mi
Last recorded136,774 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 136,774 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

N/S /Rear Side light Bright

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

N/S /Rear Side light Bright

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017

Offside stop lamp bulb dim

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp bulb too bright

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall badly split but not deep enough to expose cords

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp bulb too bright

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall badly split but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside stop lamp bulb dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall badly split but cords nor visible

rear exhaust mount broken

spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Apr 2016

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall badly split but cords nor visible

rear exhaust mount broken

spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 brake discs corroded

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,181 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust outer casing detorating also rear exhaust hanger fractured(exhaust system still fully surported)

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Fail 14 Nov 2013 47,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust outer casing detorating also rear exhaust hanger fractured(exhaust system still fully surported)

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,206 miles

air bag warning light on.

silencer rusty.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

air bag warning light on.

silencer rusty.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,755 miles

nearside door damaged

upper steering column noisey in opperation.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 41,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

nearside door damaged

upper steering column noisey in opperation.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,862 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,862 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,712 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,297 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,632 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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V618 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V618 FAP, 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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V618 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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