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V62 JAE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,458 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deterioated

slight movement in rear subframe bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2016 120,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deterioated

slight movement in rear subframe bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2015 117,882 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in n/s/r tyre

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 113,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in n/s/r tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,247 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 109,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 107,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 102,404 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 102,404 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,784 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 85,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 78,869 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 78,869 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,370 miles

small split on front o/s tyre/inside side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,180 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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V62 JAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V62 JAE, 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 V62 JAE registered?

V62 JAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V62 JAE safe to buy?

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