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V705 GCS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 GCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 114,870 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,479 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod ball joint has play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 111,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod ball joint has play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 105,152 miles

Both rear tyre conditions deteriorated

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 105,152 miles

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

Both rear tyre conditions deteriorated

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,932 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 100,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,200 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,200 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,412 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres has cracks/cuts

Fail 5 Mar 2015 90,412 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front & o/s/r tyres has cracks/cuts

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,683 miles

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

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

both front tyres has small cracks.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,696 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts

Slight play offside steering tie rod

Fail 7 Mar 2011 86,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts

Slight play offside steering tie rod

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front subframe coroded on offside

Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,252 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 84,609 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 80,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 80,244 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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V705 GCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V705 GCS, 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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V705 GCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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