MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
50% of light centre stop light inoprative
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
50% of light centre stop light inoprative
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front bumper is slightly damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front bumper is slightly damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J40 PPY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 J40 PPY, 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 28 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 J40 PPY registered?
J40 PPY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1998.
Is J40 PPY safe to buy?
The MOT history for J40 PPY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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