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M15 MSW

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,419 mi
Last recorded104,419 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 MSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 104,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 104,416 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front sub frame correded

power steering pipe correded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 99,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,521 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 90,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,241 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,815 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,900 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 66,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,158 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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M15 MSW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M15 MSW, 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 M15 MSW registered?

M15 MSW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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