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L13 TJH

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 TJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,240 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,085 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 114,574 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 114,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,252 miles

front disc worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,250 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front disc worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,067 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,069 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 108,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,791 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,738 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 64,551 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 64,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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L13 TJH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 L13 TJH, 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 28 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 L13 TJH registered?

L13 TJH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is L13 TJH safe to buy?

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