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V41 JAE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,850 mi
Last recorded92,850 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,340 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 78,340 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,323 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,113 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,888 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 35,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,315 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 32,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 28,688 miles

REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS PERRISHED ADVISE THEY BE REPLACED.

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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V41 JAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V41 JAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V41 JAE?

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What year was V41 JAE registered?

V41 JAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V41 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V41 JAE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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