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W979 SJH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 SJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013
Pass 3 Mar 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os wiper slightly split

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,916 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,487 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 47,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre side wall deteriorating and has got small nail in it

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W979 SJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W979 SJH, 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 W979 SJH registered?

W979 SJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W979 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 SJH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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