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V81 GGO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,332 mi
Last recorded32,332 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,332 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 32,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,793 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush slight deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall perish

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,735 miles

steering will need further check or road test

Fail 21 Nov 2016 30,735 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

steering will need further check or road test

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damage on wall

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,180 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,649 miles

advice:noise from steering column

Fail 11 Nov 2013 23,647 miles

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

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

advice:noise from steering column

Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,004 miles

Front number plate will need attention.

Head lamp switch will need attention

Nail in nearside front tyre

Off side front wiper blade split from end. Near side front wiper blade split from end

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,387 miles

Slight noise from steering wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,362 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 16,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Near side rear coil spring will need attention

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

Slight noise from steering

Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,636 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,198 miles

advice:slight noise from steering column

Pass 6 Nov 2007 11,588 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,005 miles

N/S/R/Tyre lifting of tread.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 8,400 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 8,400 miles

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

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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V81 GGO 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 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 V81 GGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V81 GGO registered?

V81 GGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V81 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V81 GGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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