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JHZ 4949

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 4949
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,899 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 99,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 99,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,982 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 96,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,350 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 21 Sep 2009 90,340 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,759 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 88,710 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,657 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 86,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,633 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 86,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,757 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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JHZ 4949 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JHZ 4949, 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 JHZ 4949 registered?

JHZ 4949 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is JHZ 4949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHZ 4949 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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