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V909 JKO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021
Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,820 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 84,820 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,832 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroding

slight play in both front steering inner drag link ends

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,766 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front nsf tyre perishing/cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,959 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,930 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,884 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,476 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,518 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 56,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,510 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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V909 JKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V909 JKO, 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 V909 JKO registered?

V909 JKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V909 JKO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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