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V467 GDY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,611 mi
Last recorded51,611 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV467 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,759 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,755 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,629 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,266 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,457 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,055 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 24,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS BADLY SCUFFED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,208 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 16,074 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 14,510 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 14,510 miles

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

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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V467 GDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V467 GDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V467 GDY registered?

V467 GDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V467 GDY safe to buy?

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