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V117 GRF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,221 mi
Last recorded110,221 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,221 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R & O/S/F & N/S/F & N/S/WING (4.4.3 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both front split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track arm has considerable play

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 112,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R & O/S/F & N/S/F & N/S/WING (4.4.3 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both front split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track arm has considerable play

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin coming away

Fail 10 Jun 2019 106,493 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective securing clip missing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin coming away

Pass 21 May 2018 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

off side dip beam comes on when position lights turned on

strong smell of petrol but no apparent leaks

Fail 21 May 2018 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

off side dip beam comes on when position lights turned on

strong smell of petrol but no apparent leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,850 miles

Boot area checked via back seat.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,850 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Boot area checked via back seat.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 99,819 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,112 miles

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

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

indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Dec 2014 82,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,670 miles

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

noise from steering column

Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,670 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

noise from steering column

Pass 5 Jan 2013 39,985 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,352 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,019 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,013 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,633 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,253 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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V117 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V117 GRF, 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 V117 GRF registered?

V117 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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