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S530 JOH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 112,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

srs light on

Pass 11 May 2012 112,828 miles

srs light on

Pass 10 May 2011 108,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 102,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 95,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,538 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 89,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,917 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 75,434 miles

child seat n/s rear (seat belt not cliped in)

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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S530 JOH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S530 JOH, 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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How do I check the history of S530 JOH?

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What year was S530 JOH registered?

S530 JOH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S530 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 JOH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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