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V404 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,290 miles

Engine bay Air cover damaged

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All round (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay Air cover damaged

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres second tyres on (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure n/s/f 2054516 and o/s/f 1955016 (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All round (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay Air cover damaged

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front wiper blades slight worn

exhaust system slightly leaking

n/s/r rim slightly buckled

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 95,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 92,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,089 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 87,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,721 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,773 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 66,773 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,459 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 61,459 miles

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

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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V404 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V404 GPO, 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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V404 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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