MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,836 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both rear indicators faded.
Damage to front and rear of vehicle.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear light lens cracked.
Rear number plate starting to seperate.
Both rear indicators faded.
Damage to front and rear of vehicle.
Nearside rear light lens cracked.
Rear number plate starting to seperate.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Slight free play bottom steering joint.
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
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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V290 GBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 V290 GBC, 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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How do I check the history of V290 GBC?
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What year was V290 GBC registered?
V290 GBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 1999.
Is V290 GBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V290 GBC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V290 GBC have outstanding finance?
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