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V915 GBV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,508 mi
Last recorded93,508 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 GBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,508 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,570 miles

centre exhaust box is corroded, offside rear brake pipe corroded, both front outer cv gaitor are split but stop ingress of dirt, nearside front door damaged, both front tyres getting low, slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust box is corroded, offside rear brake pipe corroded, both front outer cv gaitor are split but stop ingress of dirt, nearside front door damaged, both front tyres getting low, slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,034 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,208 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,208 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,206 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,365 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 50,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,348 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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V915 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V915 GBV, 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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V915 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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