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J4 ANC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,075 mi
Last recorded61,075 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 ANC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,075 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 61,036 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,728 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to o/s/f wiper

slight detereation to cenre exhaust box

Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,676 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to o/s/f wiper

slight detereation to cenre exhaust box

Pass 3 Nov 2012 49,080 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 44,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,410 miles

both front brake flexy hoses perishing

most metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,525 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight play to steering column

Fail 4 Dec 2009 37,524 miles

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight play to steering column

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,428 miles

offside mirror discolouring

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,031 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,890 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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J4 ANC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J4 ANC, 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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J4 ANC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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