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V522 JBB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 JBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,638 miles

Oil light Flicker

Fail 5 Jun 2015 97,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil light Flicker

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,064 miles

rear exhaust box damage

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,798 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 82,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,443 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,182 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,672 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,078 miles

slight smear from nearside front wiper blade

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 37,556 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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V522 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V522 JBB, 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 V522 JBB registered?

V522 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V522 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 JBB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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