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V965 FJM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

185,263 mi
Last recorded185,263 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 185,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear sill corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades in poor condition

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2012 182,973 miles

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

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

handbrake high travel

srs light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 182,973 miles

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

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

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

handbrake high travel

srs light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 171,929 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 171,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 164,346 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 164,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 152,062 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 152,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 140,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2007 140,703 miles

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2006 121,118 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2005 109,716 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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V965 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V965 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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What year was V965 FJM registered?

V965 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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