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S102 TWG

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,058 mi
Last recorded101,058 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 TWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,058 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 101,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 96,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,252 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,298 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,587 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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S102 TWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S102 TWG, 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 S102 TWG registered?

S102 TWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S102 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 TWG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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