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V130 GRF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,942 mi
Last recorded42,942 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges. 195.50.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covert fitted.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 42,942 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges. 195.50.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covert fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,800 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 42,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 42,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 42,671 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 1 Dec 2017 41,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Dec 2016 40,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,945 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 37,945 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2013 37,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 35,089 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 34,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,286 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 31,273 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,971 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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V130 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 V130 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 V130 GRF registered?

V130 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V130 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V130 GRF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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