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V487 GTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,465 mi
Last recorded150,465 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 GTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 150,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear radius arm is worn and noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and blowing

front fog tell tale is not working

steering rack is noisy and notchy in operation and worn

Fail 27 Oct 2023 149,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested and dip beam not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch stuck on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested and dip beam not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch stuck on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring is not seated correctly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and blowing

front fog tell tale is not working

headlamp adjusters not tested

steering rack is noisy and notchy in operation and worn

Pass 7 Nov 2022 125,026 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

steering column UJ has slight play

windscreen is cracked and damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2022 124,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair close to failure (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

steering column UJ has slight play

windscreen is cracked and damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,002 miles

Central centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertrays and shields fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,002 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertrays and shields fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit and should be replaced immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust box is corroded

front brake discs are slightly warped

near side and off side headlamp patterns are poor and close to a failure

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,656 miles

Both headlight patterns are poor and close to a failure

Exhaust box is corroded

Screen is chipped

Steering column UJs are worn

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,340 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brakes are noisy in operation

front indicator is faded

nearside headlight aim pattern is poor and close to a failure

nearside twin washer is not working

offside wing indicator is faded

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

rear tyres are perished

Fail 26 Sep 2018 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brakes are noisy in operation

front indicator is faded

nearside headlight aim pattern is poor and close to a failure

nearside twin washer is not working

offside wing indicator is faded

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

rear tyres are perished

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,500 miles

both headlight aim patterns are poor

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,768 miles

front brake flexi hoses are perished

near side front tyre is on the legal limit

steering column uj is worn

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,193 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,884 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight notchy feeling detected at steering wheel

Fail 18 Mar 2014 34,884 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight notchy feeling detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,518 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,065 miles

chip in screen

Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip in screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,926 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 7,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front brake disc's corroded

Both rear tyre treads deteriated perrished and cracked but no cord structure showing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 7,918 miles

Both front brake discs very corroded

Unable to see various underbody components due to undertrays

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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V487 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V487 GTR, 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 V487 GTR registered?

V487 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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