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NHZ 1280

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,786 mi
Last recorded67,786 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHZ 1280
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 67,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 58,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,862 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 41,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,110 miles

Front nearside outer tyre side wall has cut

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,420 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 17,420 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,268 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 15,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear number plate water ingressed

Pass 6 Feb 2010 15,424 miles

rear number plate water ingressed

Pass 31 Jan 2009 14,875 miles

heat sheild bracket cracked on midle exhaust box

Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 13,653 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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NHZ 1280 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NHZ 1280, 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.

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What year was NHZ 1280 registered?

NHZ 1280 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is NHZ 1280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHZ 1280 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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