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V797 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,888 mi
Last recorded91,888 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2012 91,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

outer edge of nearside front tyre worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

outer edge of nearside front tyre worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,717 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 60,559 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 42,659 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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V797 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V797 JTU, 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 V797 JTU registered?

V797 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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