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S855 JGX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,727 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 86,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,725 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 61,399 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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S855 JGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S855 JGX, 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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How do I check the history of S855 JGX?

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What year was S855 JGX registered?

S855 JGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S855 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 JGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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