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V768 GEB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 GEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 113,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 104,294 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,294 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 93,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,921 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 93,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,425 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 88,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,061 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,061 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 78,842 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 75,107 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,975 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 64,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V768 GEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V768 GEB, 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 V768 GEB registered?

V768 GEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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