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T609 JCV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,194 mi
Last recorded41,194 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT609 JCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 31 May 2016 41,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault coming on when pressing the washers (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 May 2016 41,099 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,775 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,031 miles

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

o/s/r abnormal tyre tread wear

Fail 17 Mar 2014 32,031 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s/r abnormal tyre tread wear

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,351 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,277 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,245 miles

water tank cap missing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

water tank cap missing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,328 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorating on tread area

offside and nearside rear lower spring mounting cups going rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,504 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,577 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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T609 JCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T609 JCV, 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 T609 JCV registered?

T609 JCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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