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V836 JMA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV836 JMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2013 154,097 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate deteriated

osf nsf suspension arm front bushes deteriated

osr tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,097 miles

front number plate deteriated

osf nsf suspension arm front bushes deteriated

osr tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2012 133,581 miles

N/s/f tyre is on 2.0mm

N/s/r tyre has cuts on inner side wall.

O/s/r tyre is on 2.0mm

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 133,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/s/f tyre is on 2.0mm

N/s/r tyre has cuts on inner side wall.

O/s/r tyre is on 2.0mm

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,512 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s front lower arm front bush starting to fail.

plastic floor covers preventing full examination of underside of vehicle.

rear sub frame bushes starting to fail.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 120,512 miles

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s front lower arm front bush starting to fail.

plastic floor covers preventing full examination of underside of vehicle.

rear sub frame bushes starting to fail.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 115,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 108,806 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

rear number plate starting to disfigure

shock absorbers getting weak

slight play in steering colume

underside of vehicle covered in plastic undersheilds not allowing full inspection ofunder vehicle fuel and brake pipes etc

Fail 23 Nov 2009 108,806 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

exhaust in very poor condition

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

rear number plate starting to disfigure

shock absorbers getting weak

slight play in steering colume

underside of vehicle covered in plastic undersheilds not allowing full inspection ofunder vehicle fuel and brake pipes etc

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,783 miles

n/s/r tyre mis shaped and worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 100,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre mis shaped and worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,587 miles

Front flexi brake pipes perished and cracked.

Metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 87,587 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front flexi brake pipes perished and cracked.

Metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,814 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2005 68,289 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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V836 JMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V836 JMA, 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 V836 JMA registered?

V836 JMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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