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A14 SVM

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,617 mi
Last recorded133,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 133,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 129,206 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 118,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 118,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 109,842 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 95,029 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 95,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 80,683 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006

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

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

Offside Front 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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A14 SVM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc 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 A14 SVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 SVM registered?

A14 SVM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is A14 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 SVM 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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