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S497 JNM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,974 mi
Last recorded75,974 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 JNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,381 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,580 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,731 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 58,262 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,950 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,942 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 48,678 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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S497 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S497 JNM, 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 S497 JNM registered?

S497 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S497 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 JNM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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