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V915 FBL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,098 mi
Last recorded136,098 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 127,327 miles

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

nsf tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,668 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 123,668 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,801 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

earth cables to engine/g box broken

nsr tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 30 Sep 2015 119,801 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

earth cables to engine/g box broken

nsr tyre slightly mishapen

fuel leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,363 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyers starting to perish and cut no cords showing

Pass 31 May 2013 112,811 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 112,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,299 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,959 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 28 Jun 2011 105,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 23 Jul 2009 97,148 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but still fully supported

Fail 17 Jul 2009 97,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but still fully supported

Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,848 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2008 91,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 82,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,424 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 77,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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V915 FBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V915 FBL, 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 V915 FBL registered?

V915 FBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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