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V71 GAA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,962 mi
Last recorded143,962 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 143,962 miles

Corrosion on front brake pipes

Front sub-frame corroded

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

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

Possible dip switch fault

Fail 30 Oct 2015 143,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on front brake pipes

Front sub-frame corroded

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

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

Possible dip switch fault

Pass 21 Nov 2014 138,874 miles

Corrosion on both front and near side rear brake pipes

Corrosion on front sub frame

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 138,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Corrosion on both front and near side rear brake pipes

Corrosion on front sub frame

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,801 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance front brakes

Unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2013 133,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 128,159 miles

Corrosion on off side and near side rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2012 128,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on off side and near side rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2011 122,559 miles

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Fail 17 Nov 2011 122,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front and rear number plate poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2010 117,162 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front and rear number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2009 112,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 108,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 96,871 miles

brakedisc faces fairly well worn,osf brake pipe to hose rusting.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,575 miles

osf and both rear tyre treads well worn, centre exhaust very rusty, brake pipes to both front brake hoses beginning to rust. headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 75,619 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 75,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

centre exhaust very rusty

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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V71 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V71 GAA, 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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V71 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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