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R120 ONH

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,912 mi
Last recorded54,912 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 ONH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,912 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear subframe rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear inner sill pannel rusty

rear subframe rusty

offside rear inner sill pannel rusted through in places

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,454 miles

Front no. plate cracked

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake imbalance 22% ( limit 25% )

Front no. plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,115 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,272 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,637 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,920 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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R120 ONH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R120 ONH, 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 R120 ONH registered?

R120 ONH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R120 ONH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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