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V948 GGR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,763 mi
Last recorded49,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 GGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,763 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 49,763 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 45,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 40,749 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres outer wall worn

Pass 28 May 2013 34,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,584 miles

service light is on

wipers starting to smear on screen

Fail 21 May 2012 30,584 miles

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

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

service light is on

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 23 May 2011 25,752 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 25,752 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 23,370 miles

offside front tyre outer wall detiorated

Pass 15 May 2009 22,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,115 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 19,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear no plates slighty deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2007 19,846 miles

front and rear no plates slighty deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2006 18,192 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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V948 GGR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V948 GGR, 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 V948 GGR registered?

V948 GGR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V948 GGR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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