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V658 GBL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,183 mi
Last recorded90,183 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 GBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,183 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 90,183 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,880 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 81,880 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,176 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 77,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2013 64,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,683 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,322 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 48,322 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,294 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 39,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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V658 GBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V658 GBL, 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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V658 GBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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