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V61 FFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 FFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 129,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 128,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 106,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 106,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,539 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 98,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,917 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge, advise tracking check and adjust

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,063 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal and safety limits

Fail 14 Apr 2007 62,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres very close to legal limit

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2006 55,433 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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V61 FFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V61 FFJ, 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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V61 FFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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