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S318 JNH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,209 mi
Last recorded111,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,209 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear nearside tyre slight deteriorated

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,327 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 110,282 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,516 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,414 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 95,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front mirror slight cracked

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,252 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 91,251 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

near side front mirror cracked

near side front tyre worn outer edges

near side rear tyre cracked & worn outer edge

off side front tyre cracked & worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 89,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 85,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 77,648 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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S318 JNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S318 JNH, 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 S318 JNH registered?

S318 JNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S318 JNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S318 JNH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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