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A8 JXC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,329 mi
Last recorded126,329 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 126,329 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 123,270 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 123,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 110,507 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2007 110,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 100,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A8 JXC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 JXC, 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 A8 JXC registered?

A8 JXC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is A8 JXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 JXC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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