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V617 GGM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,044 mi
Last recorded64,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 GGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 64,042 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 57,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,936 miles

all indicators faded (showing white light)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,840 miles

Advise plastic under tray cannot fully inspect under vehicle

Advise stone chipped windscreen (zone B less than 40mm)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 46,208 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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V617 GGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V617 GGM, 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 V617 GGM registered?

V617 GGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V617 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V617 GGM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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