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V210 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,301 mi
Last recorded49,301 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 49,301 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 48,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 48,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,257 miles

knock from steering column

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,920 miles

Knock from steering column

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,400 miles

clonk in steering column

Fail 13 Aug 2021 47,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

clonk in steering column

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,017 miles

knock in steering column

Fail 14 Aug 2020 47,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch within 30cm suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

knock in steering column

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,665 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 45,643 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,588 miles

brake effenicy only just met 53%

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,617 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,994 miles

Front disc lipped

Knocking from steering universal joint/s

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,400 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,400 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 36,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,117 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,037 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,110 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,287 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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V210 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V210 GPO, 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 V210 GPO registered?

V210 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V210 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V210 GPO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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