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S81 JGT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,581 mi
Last recorded142,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 JGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 142,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,037 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 129,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 129,111 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 123,926 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 123,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 116,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 116,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre slighty out of shape on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2005 100,179 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 100,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S81 JGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 S81 JGT, 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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S81 JGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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