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S340 JNH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,124 mi
Last recorded85,124 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,124 miles

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

both headlamp aims faded

indicator stalk operation worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,013 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head light patterns slightly faded

front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 10 Jul 2014 68,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,712 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2012 56,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Part of exhaust system is starting to deteriorate.

S.R.S. warning light on.

Pass 3 May 2012 56,758 miles

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

Part of exhaust system is starting to deteriorate.

S.R.S. warning light on.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

knocking from steering column area

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under vehicle

slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt webbing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,335 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,737 miles

nearside front lower arm inner front bush starting to split.

offside front lower arm inner front bush starting to split.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 37,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front lower arm inner front bush starting to split.

offside front lower arm inner front bush starting to split.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,829 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKS SIDE WALLS INNER AND OUTER . FRONT PADS GETTING LOW .

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,932 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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S340 JNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 S340 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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S340 JNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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