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V510 GHL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,713 mi
Last recorded53,713 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV510 GHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,713 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 53,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2013 42,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,168 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,827 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 23,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,744 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2009 18,744 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,663 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2008 14,663 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 6,296 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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V510 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 V510 GHL, 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 V510 GHL registered?

V510 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V510 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V510 GHL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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