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WJI 8025

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 8025
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 100,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 94,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 83,064 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 83,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,791 miles

light corrosion to front subframe

Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,782 miles

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

light corrosion to front subframe

Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,938 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in treads and getting low in tread

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate fading

nearside rear tyre low tread uneven wear

Pass 14 Feb 2009 59,863 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 45,320 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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WJI 8025 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJI 8025, 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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WJI 8025 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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