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V350 GRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,809 mi
Last recorded94,809 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,809 miles

both front brake discs corroded

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage and sills

Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs corroded

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage and sills

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 94,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corrode and starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Nov 2013 92,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corrode and starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode

front n/s tyre starting to wear

front o/s tyre worn and side wall deteriorated

front suspension creaking

milage display light innop

rear suspension springs and mounting cups starting to corrode

Fail 31 Oct 2012 86,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode

front n/s tyre starting to wear

front o/s tyre worn and side wall deteriorated

front suspension creaking

milage display light innop

rear suspension springs and mounting cups starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

underfloor cover fitted unable to check some componants'

Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,705 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

underfloor cover fitted unable to check some componants'

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner wheelarch panel damaged

rear number plate starting to elaminate

Fail 27 Oct 2010 73,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner wheelarch panel damaged

rear number plate starting to elaminate

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear arms/subframe surface rust

rear coil spring bump stop/retainers missing advise rectify

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

floor sections covered unable to inspect, exhaust rusty, rear number plate slightly delaminated

inside edges of front brake discs rusty

surface rust on front subframe & rear suspension arms

Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

floor sections covered unable to inspect, exhaust rusty, rear number plate slightly delaminated

inside edges of front brake discs rusty

surface rust on front subframe & rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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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V350 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V350 GRJ, 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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V350 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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