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V953 GAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,336 mi
Last recorded77,336 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,336 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,412 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 60,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,607 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,499 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 51,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,945 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 36,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight knock in steering column on lock to lock

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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V953 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V953 GAP, 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 V953 GAP registered?

V953 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V953 GAP safe to buy?

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