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V76 GAA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,374 mi
Last recorded117,374 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/rear lens damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2017 117,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/rear lens damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 105,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,105 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 93,800 miles

has very strong smell of petrol-recommend get checked

n/s/rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Fail 14 Jun 2014 93,800 miles

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

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

has very strong smell of petrol-recommend get checked

n/s/rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering column advise inspection

silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2013 91,750 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering column advise inspection

silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 84,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 81,995 miles

outert sills and under body plastic covered

Pass 18 May 2010 79,467 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Fail 18 May 2010 79,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Fail 11 May 2009 76,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 11 May 2009 76,916 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 19 May 2008 75,396 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 2 May 2007 73,353 miles

outer sills and under body plastic covered

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,494 miles

both outer sills and underbody plastic covered

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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V76 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V76 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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What year was V76 GAA registered?

V76 GAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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