MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,039 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake discs corroded
Trims fitted to underside of vehicle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake discs corroded
Trims fitted to underside of vehicle
offside and nearside front steering rack inner joints have slight play
rear brake pipes have copper grease applied
under trays fitted so cannot check fully underside of vechile
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
unable to check front to rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V178 JRL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 V178 JRL, 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 V178 JRL registered?
V178 JRL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.
Is V178 JRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V178 JRL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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