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S783 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,957 mi
Last recorded75,957 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,957 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre bald on edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s/f/ seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,638 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 64,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,966 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,734 miles

both rear tyres slighty out of shape and perishing on sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,378 miles

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

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

both front brake rubber outer casing split

both front tyres cut in sidewall

both front wiper blades slighty smearing screen

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

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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S783 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S783 JNV, 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 S783 JNV registered?

S783 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S783 JNV safe to buy?

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