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V713 GJB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,760 mi
Last recorded101,760 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV713 GJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 101,760 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 99,119 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 92,296 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 92,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 83,811 miles

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

brake pipes above undertrays

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 76,411 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Roational tyres on O/S/F & N/S/R

Small chip in windsreen

Tempary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,152 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 72,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 60,797 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,170 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 53,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V713 GJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V713 GJB, 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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V713 GJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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