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V104 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

179,414 mi
Last recorded179,414 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 179,414 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 179,389 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 179,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside washer weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 168,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 168,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 168,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 165,689 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 165,686 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 163,590 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 163,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 161,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 157,209 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 157,209 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 153,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 148,952 miles

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 148,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front discs worn

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 143,596 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 143,595 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2009 138,044 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2008 133,116 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 133,116 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 126,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 112,389 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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V104 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V104 GSG, 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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V104 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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