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V788 GDY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,076 mi
Last recorded57,076 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,341 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 34,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,209 miles

both rear springs seat mounting plates corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2008 31,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs seat mounting plates corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 28,399 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 28,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 26,169 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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V788 GDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V788 GDY, 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 V788 GDY registered?

V788 GDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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