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S919 JTX

1998 Mercedes A140 Classic

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,681 mi
Last recorded92,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 JTX
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 92,681 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 89,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 85,779 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 85,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 85,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 68,803 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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S919 JTX is a 1998 Mercedes A140 Classic in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Mercedes A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S919 JTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S919 JTX registered?

S919 JTX is a 1998 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S919 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S919 JTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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