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V995 FLH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,737 mi
Last recorded107,737 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 FLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,737 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,769 miles

offside rear tyre perished up.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,769 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished up.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,201 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 102,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,384 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,759 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel rim bent

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust system still supported

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 76,947 miles

rear exhaust section corroded up.

Fail 23 May 2015 76,947 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded up.

rear exhaust section corroded up.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,331 miles

rear exhaust section corroded on band & back sercure hooke off weld.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

rear exhaust section corroded on band & back sercure hooke off weld.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,887 miles

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 62,887 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake ad linning approx 75% worn low.

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread section.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,538 miles

Near side front brake hose starting to crack

Play in steering wheel & rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,538 miles

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

Near side front brake hose starting to crack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering column joint slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,937 miles

steering column joint slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,227 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,517 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,517 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,549 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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V995 FLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V995 FLH, 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 V995 FLH registered?

V995 FLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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