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V815 GCW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,583 mi
Last recorded55,583 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 GCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 55,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy corrosion on front off side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 55,583 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy corrosion on front off side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,765 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 49,760 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently safety catch seized (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,214 miles

Front wish bone bushing badly fitted and in different directions

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 44,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

plastic underbody trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 32,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

plastic underbody trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,894 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,036 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,391 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 23,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V815 GCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V815 GCW, 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 V815 GCW registered?

V815 GCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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