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V663 GBL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,557 mi
Last recorded87,557 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 GBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,295 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 83,295 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly detteriorated

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,350 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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V663 GBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V663 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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What year was V663 GBL registered?

V663 GBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V663 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V663 GBL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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