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V683 JWP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,800 mi
Last recorded52,800 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV683 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,568 miles

offside front tyre has cracks on the side wall

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

center stop lamp - 1 bulb not working.

front brake discs -worn <lipf>

osf tyre - cracked, worn inner shoulder

Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

center stop lamp - 1 bulb not working.

different type of the wheels fitted on the rear axle

front brake discs -worn <lipf>

osf dooer safetey strap - nut loosed.

osf tyre - cracked, worn inner shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,531 miles

1 upper stop light bulb not working

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

nearside rear car jacking block missing

Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on tyre wall.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,538 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on tyre wall.

Fail 18 Aug 2007 36,079 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 18 Aug 2007 36,079 miles

Rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre badly perished but no cords showing

offside rear tyre badly perished but no cords showing

Fail 18 Aug 2006 27,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre badly perished but no cords showing

offside rear tyre badly perished but no cords showing

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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V683 JWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V683 JWP, 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 V683 JWP registered?

V683 JWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V683 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V683 JWP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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