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J80 MMP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 MMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015
Fail 24 Feb 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,642 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,298 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 76,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,892 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 65,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,974 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J80 MMP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J80 MMP, 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 J80 MMP registered?

J80 MMP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is J80 MMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 MMP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J80 MMP have outstanding finance?

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