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V614 GJH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,106 mi
Last recorded56,106 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 GJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 56,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,008 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing starting to deteriorate (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 53,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing starting to deteriorate (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,785 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing starting to deteriorate (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner edge of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner edge of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner edge of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front starting to deteriorate on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner edge of sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough offside upper swivel (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 45,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner edge of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front starting to deteriorate on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner edge of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,236 miles

Centre centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,236 miles

Centre centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,418 miles

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion.exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 41,418 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion.exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,599 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,599 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 29,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 24,333 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,952 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 20,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,671 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 11,671 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 4,690 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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V614 GJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 V614 GJH, 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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V614 GJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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