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V805 GLA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,848 mi
Last recorded51,848 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 GLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,207 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Dark green. (1.8 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,721 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged and loose

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 48,720 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged casing split apart (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged and loose

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,882 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 46,882 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,997 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 45,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,329 miles

both rear tyres are misshaped on tread inner edges 205/45/16

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,282 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 42,282 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 40,273 miles

Nearside rear coil spring broken at top.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,509 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 38,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,128 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,297 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil lacking from gear box

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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V805 GLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V805 GLA, 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 V805 GLA registered?

V805 GLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V805 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V805 GLA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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