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T901 JVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,779 mi
Last recorded185,779 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT901 JVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 185,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 83,338 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 83,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 May 2012 75,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 75,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear road spring lomer rubber cone damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2010 55,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear road spring lomer rubber cone damaged

Pass 15 May 2009 50,271 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 50,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2007 38,775 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 38,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,470 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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T901 JVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 T901 JVX, 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 T901 JVX registered?

T901 JVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T901 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T901 JVX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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