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J9 TSM

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,288 mi
Last recorded110,288 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 110,288 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 110,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 105,605 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,591 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2008 94,878 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 86,094 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 77,613 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 77,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 68,399 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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J9 TSM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 J9 TSM, 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 28 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 J9 TSM registered?

J9 TSM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is J9 TSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 TSM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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