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T819 JGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT819 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 120,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reverse lamp broken

Pass 20 Jul 2013 114,004 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 109,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,572 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 105,572 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,158 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 101,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 89,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Jun 2008 81,647 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center brake light

nsf mirror missing

Pass 31 May 2007 77,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,518 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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T819 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T819 JGW, 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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T819 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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