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V848 FLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,894 mi
Last recorded37,894 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,383 miles

rear seat belts not tested rear seats have been removed

Pass 16 Oct 2019 27,076 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 27,076 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BROKEN ENGINE MOUNT AND OSF DRIVE SHAFT TOUCHING THE SUB FRAME (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,338 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY AND UNDERSHEILDS FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SEVERAL CUTS IN NEAR SIDE OUTER WALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

SLIGHT SCORING ON THE FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,018 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SEVERAL CUTS IN OUTER WALL OF NEAR SIDE FRONT,NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORDS

SLIGHT SCORING ON THE FRONT WINDSCREEN

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,881 miles

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

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

scoring on front windscreen

spacing on letters on number plates incorrect

surface corrosion on brake discs where vehicle is standing

VERY STRONG PETROL SMELL FROM REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE-ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Fail 24 Jun 2016 24,875 miles

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

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

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

scoring on front windscreen

spacing on letters on number plates incorrect

surface corrosion on brake discs where vehicle is standing

VERY STRONG PETROL SMELL FROM REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE-ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer walls on front tyres

light scoreing on front windscreen

slight free play in steering colomn universal joint

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 24,180 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly recommend wheel alignment to be checked

Pass 19 May 2011 23,052 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

petrol vapour smell from vehicle

splits to walls nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2011 23,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre out of shape

petrol vapour smell from vehicle

splits to walls nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 21,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,684 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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V848 FLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V848 FLM, 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 V848 FLM registered?

V848 FLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V848 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V848 FLM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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