MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,364 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust heat sheild deteriorated
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust heat sheild deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V738 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 V738 GTR, 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 V738 GTR registered?
V738 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 1999.
Is V738 GTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for V738 GTR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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