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V789 JEL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,911 mi
Last recorded61,911 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake pad breaking up

Fail 16 Aug 2021 61,911 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake pad breaking up

Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame bush getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,249 miles

Front wipers getting worn

Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,245 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wipers getting worn

Offside Front tyre getting perished and starting to split on inside wall

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,122 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,707 miles

front struts tops noisey when turned

steering column knocks when tured side to side.

tyres perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,193 miles

NSF bumper cornerheld in by tape. Not protuding at time of test.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,981 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,905 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,452 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 21,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V789 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V789 JEL, 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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V789 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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