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V303 JKV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,057 mi
Last recorded106,057 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,057 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,220 miles

centre exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,978 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,488 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,608 miles

1/ rear number plate faded 2/ noise from n/s/f suspension area 3/ rear brake pipes rusty 4/ exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,870 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2005 32,104 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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V303 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V303 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 V303 JKV registered?

V303 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V303 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V303 JKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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