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V735 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV735 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 65,254 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 65,253 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 59,473 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 59,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SPLITTING AND LOW 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 53,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,162 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION, CORROSION.

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 49,604 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION , CORROSION.

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 49,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION , CORROSION.

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 47,944 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION , CORROSION.

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 46,275 miles

EXHAUST , CENTRE BOX SOME CORROSION.

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 44,478 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 44,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 42,686 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 42,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 40,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 38,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 May 2007 34,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,528 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
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V735 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V735 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 V735 GPO registered?

V735 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V735 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V735 GPO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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