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V581 JKL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,662 mi
Last recorded75,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 JKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 72,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,807 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,617 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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V581 JKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V581 JKL, 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 V581 JKL registered?

V581 JKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V581 JKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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