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V790 JEL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,455 mi
Last recorded59,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,455 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 17 Jul 2019 59,455 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,708 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust bracket broken off rear section

front brake pads thin

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2018 56,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake hoses heavily perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust bracket broken off rear section

front brake pads thin

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,519 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

some play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,200 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

some play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe heavily corroded

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perished and worn

corrosion forming generaly under side

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,226 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 34,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,224 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,233 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 32,169 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,018 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,006 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,502 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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V790 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V790 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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What year was V790 JEL registered?

V790 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V790 JEL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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