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N653 AAC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,855 mi
Last recorded52,855 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 AAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,504 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 52,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,201 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 51,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,307 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,829 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 39,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2012 33,560 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2011 32,376 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,090 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,025 miles

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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N653 AAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 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 N653 AAC, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N653 AAC?

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What year was N653 AAC registered?

N653 AAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is N653 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N653 AAC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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