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S101 JGW

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 63,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,389 miles

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,636 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on lower part of ,offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,972 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,119 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,935 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,961 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,500 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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S101 JGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S101 JGW, 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 S101 JGW registered?

S101 JGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S101 JGW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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