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S683 JGP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 JGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 131,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 131,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 118,608 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 115,905 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 115,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,356 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

strong advice nearside front tyre outter wall starting to crack

strong advice offside rear tyre outter wall starting to crack

Fail 30 Mar 2009 108,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

strong advice nearside front tyre outter wall starting to crack

strong advice offside rear tyre outter wall starting to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 99,267 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 99,267 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,100 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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S683 JGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S683 JGP, 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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S683 JGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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