MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion at OSF metal brake pipe.
NSF tyre perished and tread close to limit.
OSR tyre tread distorted and close to limit.
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion at OSF metal brake pipe.
NSF tyre perished and tread close to limit.
OSR tyre tread distorted and close to limit.
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V815 JAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V815 JAE, 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 V815 JAE registered?
V815 JAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V815 JAE safe to buy?
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