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V925 GBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,337 mi
Last recorded76,337 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV925 GBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 76,337 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2019 76,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,382 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 70,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,727 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,721 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,350 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 68,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,212 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

heavy dammage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,342 miles

Centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating

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

Nearside front tyre is cracking in the tread grooves

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

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and cracking badly between the tread grooves

Fail 18 Apr 2013 65,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating

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

Nearside front tyre is cracking in the tread grooves

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

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and cracking badly between the tread grooves

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge 195/50/15

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,568 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,574 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 56,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,577 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 50,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 42,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,779 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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V925 GBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V925 GBJ, 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 V925 GBJ registered?

V925 GBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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