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V301 JKV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,241 mi
Last recorded43,241 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,241 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,673 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,829 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,829 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,072 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre not exposing cords

dent in n/s/r door

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,062 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight knock in steering column

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,928 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 28,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V301 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V301 JKV, 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 V301 JKV registered?

V301 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V301 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V301 JKV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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