MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded.
rear brake pipes covered in under-sealants.
under-trays fitted.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded.
rear brake pipes covered in under-sealants.
under-trays fitted.
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
there is play in the steering wheel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V278 GAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V278 GAJ, 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 V278 GAJ registered?
V278 GAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V278 GAJ safe to buy?
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