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V737 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,012 mi
Last recorded104,012 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 104,012 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 103,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,478 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn approaching minimum

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 101,477 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn approaching minimum

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,230 miles

noise from top of steering column

Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

noise from top of steering column

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,353 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 61,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V737 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V737 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 V737 GPO registered?

V737 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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