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J6 AWJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 AWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,297 miles

Airbag warning light indicates a fault

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

OSR Tyre cord/canvas is close to exposure - check regularly

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,881 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 80,881 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear seats folded forward,unable to check security or seat belts

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,966 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 73,605 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,150 miles

front discs worn started to lip

rear exhaust back box started to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,333 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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J6 AWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J6 AWJ, 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 J6 AWJ registered?

J6 AWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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