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V395 XJO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,592 mi
Last recorded99,592 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,075 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 98,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,184 miles

offside front tyre flat

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads low

Fail 4 Mar 2010 96,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre flat

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,838 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear brake pads low

slight knock from steering column

slight play in nearside steering arm possibly rack

Fail 11 Mar 2009 88,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear brake pads low

slight knock from steering column

slight play in nearside steering arm possibly rack

Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 67,644 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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V395 XJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V395 XJO, 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 V395 XJO registered?

V395 XJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V395 XJO safe to buy?

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