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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

V638 FLJMOT history

V638 FLJ is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2022.

V638 FLJ grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2023
Mileage
92,851 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 FLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 FLJ was last recorded at 92,851 miles on 18 Apr 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,841 miles · 15 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,851 miles
  • 2020 – 89,892 miles
  • 2019 – 82,735 miles
  • 2018 – 69,815 miles
  • 2017 – 68,728 miles
  • 2015 – 66,968 miles
  • 2014 – 63,394 miles
  • 2013 – 63,054 miles
  • 2012 – 60,793 miles
  • 2011 – 55,660 miles
  • 2010 – 50,679 miles
  • 2009 – 46,325 miles
  • 2008 – 40,873 miles
  • 2007 – 34,945 miles
  • 2006 – 29,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,851 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,851 miles (+10)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    499344951059
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing is corroded

  2. Fail92,841 miles (+2,949)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    278842150203
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing is corroded

  3. Pass89,892 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,892 miles
    Test number
    426671877125
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

  4. Fail89,877 miles (+7,142)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,877 miles
    Test number
    578206908397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

  5. Pass82,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    819692620425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,735 miles (+12,920)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    598291749857
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,815 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    972885986587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    943153563469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,728 miles (+1,760)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    315249626264
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass66,968 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    497697315104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,953 miles (+3,559)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,953 miles
    Test number
    227356605446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSilencer corrored

  12. Pass63,394 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    806298644119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner side wall cracking

  13. Fail63,394 miles (+340)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    556513344198
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner side wall cracking

  14. Pass63,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    276654743488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail63,054 miles (+2,261)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    997084743180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,793 miles (+5,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    315736032127
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    468377131123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,658 miles (+4,979)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,658 miles
    Test number
    897567331140
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass50,679 miles (+4,354)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    734224520162
    • NoteN/s/r flexi brake hose slightly perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteRear number plate slightly dis-coloured
    • NoteSlight crack front number plate

  20. Pass46,325 miles (+95)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,325 miles
    Test number
    902551449157
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteKnock from steering coloumn

  21. Fail46,230 miles (+5,357)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,230 miles
    Test number
    523884039187
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteKnock from steering coloumn

  22. Pass40,873 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,873 miles
    Test number
    681958948161
    • NoteKnocking noise from steering coloum but no play

  23. Fail40,873 miles (+5,928)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,873 miles
    Test number
    452288148189
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteKnocking noise from steering coloum but no play

  24. Pass34,945 miles (+5,522)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    233994147132
    • NoteO/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish slightly
    • NoteSlight knocking noise top of steering column

  25. Pass29,423 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    441618436120
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteO/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish
    • NoteSlight knocking noise from steering column

Questions about V638 FLJ

Does V638 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 FLJ expired on 17 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 FLJ?
The MOT on V638 FLJ expired on 17 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 FLJ done?
V638 FLJ was recorded at 92,851 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2022, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has V638 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 FLJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V638 FLJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V638 FLJ find?
V638 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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