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GFZ 5174

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 5174
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 87,516 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,470 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,861 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,371 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 64,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 60,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,971 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,137 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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GFZ 5174 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GFZ 5174, 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 GFZ 5174 registered?

GFZ 5174 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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The MOT history for GFZ 5174 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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