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V356 GRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,534 mi
Last recorded87,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,574 miles

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Mar 2016 82,574 miles

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,243 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 68,243 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,335 miles

Brake master cylinder cap missing...childs seat insecurely mounted

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt stalk cover broken

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear seatbelt plastic cover on stalk broken.....Nearside front door. Catch loose

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,773 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear seatbelt plastic cover on stalk broken.....Nearside front door. Catch loose

Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,392 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 52,391 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,788 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,795 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,278 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 39,278 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 34,895 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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V356 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V356 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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What year was V356 GRJ registered?

V356 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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