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V357 JDD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 JDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017

centre section exhaust blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

child seta fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,672 miles

exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,294 miles

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

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

low effort on rear service brake

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,029 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 66,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 62,853 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2007 56,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 56,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2006 50,409 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 50,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 47,545 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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V357 JDD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V357 JDD, 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 V357 JDD registered?

V357 JDD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V357 JDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V357 JDD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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