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T572 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,044 mi
Last recorded53,044 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT572 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,044 miles

front brake discs rusty

wipers poor performance

Fail 12 Feb 2015 53,044 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs rusty

wipers poor performance

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,620 miles

o/S/R tyre tread distorted

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/S/R tyre tread distorted

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,684 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,570 miles

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,293 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 36,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,342 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 32,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T572 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T572 GVV, 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 T572 GVV registered?

T572 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T572 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T572 GVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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