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V955 GMJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 GMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,363 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,557 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,079 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,696 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,088 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,586 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 27,538 miles

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

wipers smearing screen †both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,354 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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V955 GMJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V955 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 V955 GMJ registered?

V955 GMJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V955 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V955 GMJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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