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V598 JMA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,434 mi
Last recorded91,434 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 JMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,440 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 85,423 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,241 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 6 Aug 2008 77,241 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,034 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,291 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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V598 JMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V598 JMA, 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 V598 JMA registered?

V598 JMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V598 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V598 JMA shows 7 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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