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V945 GEC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,321 mi
Last recorded125,321 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV945 GEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 125,321 miles

indicator switch worn

Pass 22 Nov 2017 119,607 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

wiper/main beam stalk floppy

Fail 21 Nov 2017 119,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

wiper/main beam stalk floppy

Fail 17 Nov 2017 119,540 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor wont stay up (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch made by wipers (8.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undertrays fitted

possible tracking fault car skips round corners

Fail 9 Oct 2017 118,840 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure brake paddle has long travel when apply (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken BOTH SIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK absorber slight leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,262 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 113,327 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,809 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,806 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,458 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

NS FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT NAIL IN TREAD

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,352 miles

OSF STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHT NOISE NS FRONT OS FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS FRONT PADS WORN

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,352 miles

OSF STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHT NOISE NS FRONT OS FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS FRONT PADS WORN

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2012 88,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 88,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 80,095 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 80,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 71,238 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 71,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 60,472 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,462 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mixed speed ratings on vehicle

Pass 26 May 2006 51,677 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V945 GEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V945 GEC, 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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V945 GEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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