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V54 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,057 mi
Last recorded93,057 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,229 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 88,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,698 miles

Front TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED ON UNDER SIDE, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF UNDER SIDE

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 73,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,097 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,654 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,117 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 66,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s o/s rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

oil level low

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,401 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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V54 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V54 GSG, 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 V54 GSG registered?

V54 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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