MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight knock in steering column.
slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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S407 JFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S407 JFP, 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 S407 JFP registered?
S407 JFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S407 JFP safe to buy?
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