MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Electronic power steering wiring excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play pivot point. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside and centre seatbelt clasp's incomplete but serviceable.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside and centre seatbelt clasp's incomplete but serviceable.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer raised edge and perished
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer raised edge and perished
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread area
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread area
Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.
N/S door mirror casing missing. Small chips in windscreen.
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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AEC 798S is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 61,178 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AEC 798S, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AEC 798S registered?
AEC 798S is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 February 2006.
Is AEC 798S safe to buy?
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