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V788 FLK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,784 mi
Last recorded103,784 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 May 2019 103,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,192 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,380 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD STARTING TO CORRODE

ENGINE OIL LEAK PRESENT

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE IN ONE AREA BUT STILL EASILY READABLE

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,399 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,121 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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V788 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V788 FLK, 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 V788 FLK registered?

V788 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V788 FLK safe to buy?

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