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V633 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,522 mi
Last recorded76,522 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV633 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,046 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,075 miles

knocking from front suspension

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 27 Feb 2015 72,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,640 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,308 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 68,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 61,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,630 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 59,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,662 miles

n/s/r coil spring cap loose

Pass 28 Dec 2005 42,861 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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V633 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V633 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 V633 FLJ registered?

V633 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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