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235D225

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,181 mi
Last recorded65,181 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration235D225
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing edges recomend wheel alighment

surface cracks appearing both rear tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to nearside front sub-frame and cross member - around mounting bolt area, twisted

Full size underbody sheilds fitted at time of test - Restricting visual inspection

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

full size underbody shields fitted at time of test restricting inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,696 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 57,696 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning wire inscure offside front

Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,543 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 48,094 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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235D225 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Pink with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 235D225, 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 235D225 registered?

235D225 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is 235D225 safe to buy?

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