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S97 JGU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2010 80,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 80,017 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2009 73,619 miles

Nearside rear coil spring upper section corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,619 miles

Nearside rear coil spring upper section corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2007 45,351 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 42,292 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing,both front flexies perishing.

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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S97 JGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S97 JGU, 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 S97 JGU registered?

S97 JGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S97 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 JGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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