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R132 JVV

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,525 mi
Last recorded78,525 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 JVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,525 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,170 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 67,169 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,500 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 59,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,901 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,143 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

osr tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 43,099 miles

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

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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R132 JVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R132 JVV, 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 R132 JVV registered?

R132 JVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R132 JVV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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