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V960 GAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,021 mi
Last recorded94,021 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,008 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 70,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 67,982 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 67,976 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp on dashboard.

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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V960 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V960 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V960 GAP?

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What year was V960 GAP registered?

V960 GAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V960 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V960 GAP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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