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V233 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,955 mi
Last recorded118,955 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 118,955 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 118,955 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 113,054 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and centre exhaust section slightly leaking.

Front brake discs worn.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,657 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 107,657 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

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

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 28 May 2015 100,937 miles

Both front tyres cracked inbetween treads.

Both front wishbone front bushes starting to split.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween treads.

Front brake discs worn.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 100,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Both front tyres cracked inbetween treads.

Both front wishbone front bushes starting to split.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween treads.

Front brake discs worn.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,404 miles

Both front tyres cracked.

Both front wiper blades smeary.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 89,958 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 86,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,964 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,926 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 72,905 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,822 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,822 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,652 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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V233 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V233 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 V233 GPO registered?

V233 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V233 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V233 GPO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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