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W361 GOX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 GOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,703 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

front wipers starting to smeer

Fail 7 Oct 2010 59,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

front wipers starting to smeer

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,428 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,428 miles

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

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

FRONT WIPER BLADE RUBBERS WEARING, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm,UNABLE TO DO A FULL UNDERBODY INSPECTION DUE TO PLASTIC COVERINGS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,640 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexy hoses showing early sign's of cracking, off side rear tyre showing early sign's of cracking, slight knock from upper steering coloumn (no play)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,890 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W361 GOX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel 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 W361 GOX, 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 W361 GOX?

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What year was W361 GOX registered?

W361 GOX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W361 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 GOX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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