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V497 GTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,757 mi
Last recorded71,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 GTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 71,757 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2013 46,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,207 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf tyre cut inner side wall but not exposing cords

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,331 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front wipers judder

tyres perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2010 37,331 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front wipers judder

rear washer not working

tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,578 miles

chips in front windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/r door damaged

rear washer not working

Fail 10 Jul 2009 35,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in front windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/r door damaged

rear washer not working

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,368 miles

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

damage to n/s/r door

o/s/f tyre suspect puncture was flat

rear washer not working

Fail 7 Jul 2008 33,368 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r door

o/s/f tyre suspect puncture was flat

rear washer not working

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,549 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

various bodywork damage

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,172 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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V497 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V497 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 V497 GTR registered?

V497 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V497 GTR safe to buy?

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