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GCZ 8059

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 8059
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 109,449 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 109,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure inner front bolt (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 106,898 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 106,883 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 102,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

sills covered

Fail 28 Apr 2014 102,458 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

sills covered

Pass 2 May 2013 97,419 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 30 Apr 2013 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

ABS ACTIVATING O/S/R

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MISSHAPED

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 93,584 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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GCZ 8059 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GCZ 8059, 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 GCZ 8059 registered?

GCZ 8059 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is GCZ 8059 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 8059 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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