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V860 GYA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,159 mi
Last recorded110,159 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 110,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2025 107,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,626 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,446 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,733 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,474 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 79,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 74,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,338 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 45,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,844 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,776 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 23,824 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 23,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,536 miles

all tyres perished, noises from poly v belt area, (poss pulleys) †rear flex brake hoses req next service. †o/s/r lense cracked

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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V860 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V860 GYA, 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 V860 GYA registered?

V860 GYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V860 GYA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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