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V359 MJB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,836 mi
Last recorded121,836 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 121,836 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres deteriorated no cords or ply visible

Fail 16 Jan 2012 121,836 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres deteriorated no cords or ply visible

Pass 24 Jan 2011 117,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 112,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 109,792 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 109,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 106,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 98,138 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 88,782 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 MJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V359 MJB, 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 MJB registered?

V359 MJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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