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T440 JVP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT440 JVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 85,398 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 85,398 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,438 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 80,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 78,002 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2015 77,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

tail pipe insecour

Pass 8 Aug 2015 77,880 miles

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

tail pipe insecour

Fail 7 Aug 2015 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 68,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2014 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 63,984 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 63,932 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn to min thickness

footbrake pedal has little reserve travel

nearside rear tyre deteriated, no cords bexposed

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,130 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,923 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded and rear exhaust.

under vehicle covers and sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,971 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 45,971 miles

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,971 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 42,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,124 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 26,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 24,171 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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T440 JVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T440 JVP, 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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T440 JVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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