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V669 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,329 mi
Last recorded148,329 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 148,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion top inner sills at rear both sides

low tyre pressure to rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2022 147,591 miles

Middle silencer delaminating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 145,898 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 145,895 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 144,828 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door trim missing

Offside Front trim missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted

indicator stalk loose but working fine

Pass 16 Apr 2018 140,780 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 140,778 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 120,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,353 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,353 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,567 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,420 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,716 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,132 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,586 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,766 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 41,766 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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V669 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V669 GPO, 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 V669 GPO registered?

V669 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V669 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V669 GPO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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