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V954 FJM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,260 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 119,474 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear silencer deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Sep 2013 119,474 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Mar 2013 119,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,540 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 113,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,744 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 106,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 99,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE ON 1-6MM

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,920 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 19 Mar 2009 89,920 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 7 Mar 2008 79,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,642 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,602 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 66,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,452 miles

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

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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V954 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V954 FJM, 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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V954 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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