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S101 JGT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,195 mi
Last recorded112,195 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 JGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 112,195 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 18 Sep 2008 110,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 104,793 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 95,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 95,188 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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S101 JGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S101 JGT, 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 S101 JGT registered?

S101 JGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S101 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 JGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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