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V326 GVW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,324 mi
Last recorded147,324 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 GVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 147,324 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 136,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 129,290 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 129,290 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 122,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 122,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cracked & scuffed

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 12 May 2011 113,839 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 113,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 108,351 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 108,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 98,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 80,969 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 80,969 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine noisey

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

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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V326 GVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V326 GVW, 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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V326 GVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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