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V976 GLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large belly pans and sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Rear number plate has slight ghosting effect in back ground

Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,261 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large belly pans and sill covers fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear number plate has slight ghosting effect in back ground

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,015 miles

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

fron both side brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,432 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,919 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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V976 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V976 GLM, 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 V976 GLM registered?

V976 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V976 GLM safe to buy?

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