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V323 GRN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,810 mi
Last recorded54,810 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 GRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs and pads worn but serviceable.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 54,769 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Trailing arm. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs and pads worn but serviceable.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracked

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracked

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,908 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 45,905 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slight cracked

O/S/F tyre slight cracked

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 44,384 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,066 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,066 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,441 miles

Front reg plate worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,520 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,265 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,783 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,783 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,633 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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V323 GRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 V323 GRN, 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 V323 GRN registered?

V323 GRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V323 GRN 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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