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V577 GAN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,568 mi
Last recorded104,568 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm approx very close to legal limit / Perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished /Cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drivers side Wiper Blade deteriorating but clears screen/ drivers view adequately

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm approx / Perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear Flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 104,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm approx very close to legal limit / Perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished /Cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drivers side Wiper Blade deteriorating but clears screen/ drivers view adequately

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm approx / Perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear Flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2015

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 87,031 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,295 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs slightly warped

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,276 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 72,250 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,212 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,723 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 60,771 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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V577 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V577 GAN, 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 V577 GAN registered?

V577 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V577 GAN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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