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S136 HAR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,712 mi
Last recorded106,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 HAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 95,853 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 95,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,073 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrod

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing

both front wiper blades worn/perishing

item removed from drivers view prior to the test

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,073 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrod

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing

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

both front wiper blades worn/perishing

item removed from drivers view prior to the test

Fail 14 Mar 2015 91,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,846 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,573 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 90,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 89,170 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 May 2013 89,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2012 87,464 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 87,464 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 85,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 83,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 80,414 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 80,414 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 71,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre on limit.

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

Pass 15 May 2007 60,713 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 50,220 miles

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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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S136 HAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 S136 HAR, 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 S136 HAR registered?

S136 HAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S136 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S136 HAR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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