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V368 GFR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV368 GFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,585 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 85,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,198 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 68,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,417 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,519 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 57,519 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 48,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads and discs are low

Fail 13 May 2008 48,376 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2007 41,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 36,120 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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V368 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol 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 V368 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 V368 GFR registered?

V368 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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