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M14 OAL

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2010

50% of the high level brake light working

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers wearing slightly

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Jan 2010

50% of the high level brake light working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers wearing slightly

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 104,834 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 104,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 96,393 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 96,384 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 86,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 76,706 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 76,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

195/50/15

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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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M14 OAL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M14 OAL, 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 M14 OAL registered?

M14 OAL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is M14 OAL safe to buy?

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