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V351 GSH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,933 mi
Last recorded134,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 GSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,933 miles

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect inner / outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,997 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 119,997 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 119,997 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 115,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 104,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,717 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,077 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,667 miles

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

front registration plate damaged.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off side front wiper blade split and smearing screen.

rear registration plate backing lift.

undershield fitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 66,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

deep splits at off side front tyre.

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

near side front tyre perished.

near side rear number plate lamp is dim.

near side rear tyre perished.

off side front tyre perished.

off side front tyre perished.

off side front wiper blade is split and smearing the front screen.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

undershield fitted.

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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V351 GSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V351 GSH, 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 V351 GSH registered?

V351 GSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V351 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V351 GSH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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