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V553 GAU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 90,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering knocking noise.

underside rust.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,510 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

steering knocking noise.

underside rust.

wiper blades split.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,685 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear service brake lagging

rear exhaust box deteriorated

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 18 Jan 2018 89,685 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear service brake lagging

rear exhaust box deteriorated

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,369 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly

exhaust silencer deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 10 Feb 2017 88,369 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly

exhaust silencer deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all indicators discolored

exhaust back box corroded

front sub frame corroded

near side read light unit damaged

near side rear body work damage

rear springs corroded

steering knock

Fail 10 Feb 2016 87,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all indicators discolored

exhaust back box corroded

front sub frame corroded

front wipers scrape

near side read light unit damaged

near side rear body work damage

rear springs corroded

steering knock

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,114 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2015 87,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,503 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle exhaust box corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle exhaust box corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,549 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 77,549 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,467 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear lower coil spring mounting perished

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside cv boot in poor condition

Plastic oversills fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake imballance of 41%

Rear exhaust temp mounting fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear lower coil spring mounting perished

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic oversills fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake imballance of 41%

Rear exhaust temp mounting fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front sub-frame heavily corroded

large plastic under trays fitted

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front sub-frame heavily corroded

large plastic under trays fitted

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,676 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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V553 GAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V553 GAU, 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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V553 GAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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