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V355 GFR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,197 mi
Last recorded42,197 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 GFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 42,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,691 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,763 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 27,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,028 miles

slight wear noted in steering column / knocking noted

Fail 21 Sep 2009 26,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear noted in steering column / knocking noted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,131 miles

Some play noted in steering column

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,089 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 20,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V355 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V355 GFR, 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 V355 GFR registered?

V355 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V355 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 GFR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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