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J4 XVB

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,117 mi
Last recorded99,117 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 XVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 99,117 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,896 miles

Damage to N/S F tyre outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 50,890 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 44,384 miles

n/s/r tyre has small patchs missing on outter side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,658 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 XVB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,314 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 XVB, 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 26 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 J4 XVB registered?

J4 XVB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is J4 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 XVB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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