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V296 GOU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,732 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,880 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 18 Oct 2019 78,711 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Obligatory mirror insecure o/s/f door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt damaged not allowing full operation of seatbelt (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f door mirror insecure

slight inner rack play

steering wheel air bag slightly insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,837 miles

front to rear undertrays fitted to vehicle

n/s/f door mirror glass insecure--has tape repair no clear rear view

n/s/f inner rack end slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,657 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure o/s/f door mirror glass insecure--has tape repair no clear rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear undertrays fitted to vehicle

n/s/f door mirror glass insecure--has tape repair no clear rear view

n/s/f inner rack end slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,265 miles

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 30 Oct 2015 57,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,413 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,186 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

x4 brake flexi hoses temperary fixing to body

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,378 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,440 miles

knocking/cluncking from sterring column area

Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,545 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 36,152 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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V296 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V296 GOU, 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 V296 GOU registered?

V296 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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