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V953 GMJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 GMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 81,123 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear reg plates starting to deterioate

Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2007 62,977 miles

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

ns door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,244 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,244 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 GMJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GMJ, 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 GMJ registered?

V953 GMJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V953 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V953 GMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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