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T701 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2018 115,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outter sill] (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 113,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,651 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,524 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 85,841 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,841 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 80,324 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 73,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 53,287 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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T701 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T701 GNV, 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 T701 GNV registered?

T701 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T701 GNV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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