MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,643 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body has slight corrosion
nearside front lower suspension arm (front bush) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
nearside front slight play in steering rack
nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
offside front lower suspension arm (front bush) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
structure has slight corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in thick black paint.
nearside rear coil spring slight corroded and chipped at the top.
offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in thick black paint.
under tray covers fitted on complete underbody.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
complete under body have trays covers fitted
n/s & o/s rear brake pipes are coverd with under seal
n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches have covers fitted.
sill covers fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V543 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 V543 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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V543 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.
Is V543 JBB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V543 JBB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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