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V695 JWP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV695 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,969 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted to front of vehicle.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,847 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted to front of vehicle.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear tyres perished.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,150 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 95,031 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres slightly cracked. outer edges.

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside compents.

Pass 27 Jun 2011
Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

BAS/ESP lamp on

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,419 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 86,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 72,140 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,641 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 58,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V695 JWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V695 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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V695 JWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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