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V359 JMB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,671 mi
Last recorded142,671 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 JMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 142,671 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 142,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

brake pipes corroded

front tyre worn on the edge

wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2009 132,808 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 132,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 123,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 123,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 114,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 107,937 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 107,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,365 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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V359 JMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V359 JMB, 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 V359 JMB registered?

V359 JMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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