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V781 GRF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,583 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,363 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,962 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/side front tyre low in tread splitting in tread

o/side rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,962 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/side front tyre low in tread splitting in tread

o/side rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,030 miles

near side rear seat belt retracts slowly †

Fail 6 Jun 2006 38,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear seat belt slow at retracting

Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 31,262 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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V781 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V781 GRF, 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 V781 GRF registered?

V781 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V781 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 GRF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V781 GRF have outstanding finance?

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