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V48 JDW

1999 Mercedes A140 Classic

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,206 mi
Last recorded115,206 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic63,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 JDW
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 115,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight marking on screen

Pass 7 Nov 2007 99,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 85,982 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 85,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 72,329 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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V48 JDW is a 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,345 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V48 JDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V48 JDW registered?

V48 JDW is a 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V48 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V48 JDW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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