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T981 JVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,872 mi
Last recorded100,872 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 JVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,872 miles

Front Outer both front outer cv boots leaking

Front both front wipers slight defective

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

engine very noisy need attention

under trays fitted not allowing full check

Fail 25 Jun 2022 100,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer both front outer cv boots leaking

Front both front wipers slight defective

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

engine very noisy need attention

under trays fitted not allowing full check

Pass 10 Jun 2021 94,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 84,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 84,056 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,141 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 80,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,997 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 76,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,208 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,342 miles

all tyres perish

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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T981 JVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T981 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 T981 JVX registered?

T981 JVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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