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V674 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,505 mi
Last recorded78,505 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV674 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,505 miles

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Brakes ; parking brakes imbalance 16 % , o/s lower performance

Exhaust ; silencer deteriorated , outer skin partially insecure

Lighting ; front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Suspension ; rear coil springs corroded

Tyres ; n/s/r starting to crack at inner wall

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,505 miles

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

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Brakes ; parking brakes imbalance 16 % , o/s lower performance

Exhaust ; silencer deteriorated , outer skin partially insecure

Lighting ; front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Suspension ; rear coil springs corroded

Tyres ; n/s/r starting to crack at inner wall

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,780 miles

both front lower arm bushes perished

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded (centre section)

undertrey covering some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,780 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes perished

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded (centre section)

undertrey covering some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,407 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,031 miles

poor exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2013 62,031 miles

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

poor exhaust

Pass 10 May 2013 61,058 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2012 56,523 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2012 56,431 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2011 51,476 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 May 2011 51,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 May 2010 47,165 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose perrished

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 16 Feb 2010 46,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f brake hose deteroirating

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,031 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f brake hose deteroirating

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 13 May 2009 41,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,503 miles

front brake pads low?

Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake pads worn low and discs inner face very rusty

o/s/f tyre is worn low on the edges

Fail 10 Apr 2008 34,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front brake pads worn low and discs inner face very rusty

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limitand o/s/f is worn low on the edges

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,606 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 30,606 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,720 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,533 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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V674 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V674 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 V674 GPO registered?

V674 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V674 GPO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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