MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
front number plate deteriated
osf nsf suspension arm front bushes deteriated
osr tyre worn close to legal limit
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
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
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.
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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
n/s/r tyre mis shaped and worn on inside edge
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
Front flexi brake pipes perished and cracked.
Metal brake pipes corroded.
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.
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
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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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.
Is V836 JMA safe to buy?
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