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V345 JGS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,158 mi
Last recorded132,158 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 JGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 132,158 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 132,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged/ (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 128,755 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

high front brake imbalance

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Jan 2016 128,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer corroded

high front brake imbalance

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,896 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bush

Fail 29 Dec 2014 123,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,701 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 114,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,685 miles

front bushs perished and worn

front number plate detirated

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,851 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,823 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 93,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,527 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 79,527 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 70,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,946 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,825 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Nov 2006 57,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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V345 JGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V345 JGS, 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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V345 JGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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