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S290 VWJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,061 mi
Last recorded80,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 VWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,061 miles

Corrosion to parts of exhaust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Wiper rubber missing

Slight exhaust blow

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 22 May 2017 79,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working 1x 382 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 May 2016 73,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 73,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,760 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 15 May 2015 55,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 16 May 2014 39,392 miles

both front top mounts noisy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box wearing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,145 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 38,100 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 38,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S290 VWJ 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 71.4%.

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 S290 VWJ, 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 S290 VWJ registered?

S290 VWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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