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T980 JVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,472 mi
Last recorded107,472 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 JVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 107,472 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear coil springs caps missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 103,005 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear coil spring cups missing lower

Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,005 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear coil spring cups missing lower

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,249 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 86,762 miles

Both rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Center exhaust box corrodeing

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Near side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is cracking on the outer walls

Oil leak

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,762 miles

Both rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Center exhaust box corrodeing

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Near side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is cracking on the outer walls

Oil leak

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,830 miles

off side front and off side rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,128 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 83,128 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,669 miles

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

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

near side rear tyre walls cracking/perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 80,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

near side rear tyre walls cracking/perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,439 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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T980 JVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T980 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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T980 JVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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