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V381 GLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,872 mi
Last recorded99,872 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 99,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 99,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 96,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 92,338 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 87,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 84,279 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2015 79,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 76,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 74,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 72,312 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 72,311 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 69,897 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 67,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 63,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 58,903 miles

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

air bag light on dash board illuminated

engine oil leak from back of engine area

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

nearside front tyre outer wall has 2 small cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 2 May 2008 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on dash board illuminated

engine oil leak from back of engine area

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

nearside front tyre outer wall has 2 small cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 8 May 2007 54,837 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 May 2007

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2006 51,076 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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V381 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V381 GLM, 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 V381 GLM registered?

V381 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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