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S787 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,818 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,768 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 57,768 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,739 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,745 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 53,695 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,717 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 50,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,163 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 47,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,545 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,423 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,360 miles

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

bodywork damaged

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 31,618 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 31,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S787 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S787 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 S787 JNV registered?

S787 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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