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S599 JRP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,568 mi
Last recorded117,568 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 117,568 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,720 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,487 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 89,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,456 miles

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

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,966 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres under inflated cracks inner walls

screen scored bad

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,960 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres under inflated cracks inner walls

screen scored bad

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,201 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 76,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 64,536 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 64,536 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,477 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,456 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,177 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 44,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 36,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2005 30,314 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2005 30,314 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S599 JRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 S599 JRP, 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 S599 JRP registered?

S599 JRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S599 JRP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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