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V568 JBB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 JBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,463 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to under body

under body covered with plastic shields

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,538 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 89,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,018 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,087 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 74,970 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,105 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 45,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2005 45,380 miles

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

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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V568 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V568 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 V568 JBB registered?

V568 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V568 JBB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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