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G16 REM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,300 mi
Last recorded92,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 REM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,477 miles

General corrosion to brake pipes/subframes/suspension and underside

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

General corrosion to brake pipes/subframes/suspension and underside

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

noise from rear suspesion

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

floors/sills covered,suspension areas coroded.power steering pipes corodsed.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,066 miles

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

floors covered,sills covered rear tyres going out of shape,suspension spring platforms worn.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 69,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

floors covered,sills covered rear tyres going out of shape,suspension spring platforms worn.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,940 miles

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

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

floors and sills covered,front to rear brake pipes not tested,rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 8 Jan 2011 62,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

floors and sills covered,front to rear brake pipes not tested,rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2010 58,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 53,615 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,615 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,988 miles

front and rear pads worn,front discs badly lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,681 miles

rear number plate deteriorating, will need replacing next year.Slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 6 Dec 2005 45,063 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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G16 REM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G16 REM, 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 G16 REM registered?

G16 REM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is G16 REM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 REM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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