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H4 OTW

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,760 mi
Last recorded112,760 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 112,760 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 112,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,852 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 103,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 94,794 miles

Advise on o/s/f tyre nearly on limit of tread wear

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 94,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise on o/s/f tyre nearly on limit of tread wear

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 88,040 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 88,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Advise on both rear flexible brake hoses perished slightly

Advise on maximum damage to windscreen

Advise on n/s/f tyre neally on limit of tread wear

Advise on n/s/r tyre nearly on limit of tread wear

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished slightly

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished slightly

Advise on slight play in steering column

Fail 9 Mar 2006 76,394 miles

Advise on n/s/f flexible brake pipe perished slightly

Advise on o/s/f flexible brake pipe perished slightly

Advise on o/s/r and centre seats not fitted and seat belts not checked

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,394 miles

Advise on n/s/f flexible brake pipe perished slightly

Advise on o/s/f flexible brake pipe perished slightly

Advise on o/s/r and centre seats not fitted and seat belts not checked

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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H4 OTW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H4 OTW, 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 H4 OTW registered?

H4 OTW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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