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V421 GPP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,290 mi
Last recorded133,290 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 GPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 133,290 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 133,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate likely to be misread

Pass 3 Jul 2008 120,925 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 120,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 115,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 115,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres are starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2005 99,318 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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V421 GPP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V421 GPP, 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 V421 GPP registered?

V421 GPP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V421 GPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V421 GPP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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