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V20 JKP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 JKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2014 99,800 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2014 99,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 96,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 96,354 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 89,313 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,217 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,252 miles

1,Adviseable to replace rear registration plate.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 74,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1,Adviseable to replace rear registration plate.

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,890 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,882 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,293 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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V20 JKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc 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 V20 JKP, 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 V20 JKP registered?

V20 JKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V20 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V20 JKP 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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