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S138 PEO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,997 mi
Last recorded63,997 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 PEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,997 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,203 miles

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

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

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

underfloor plastic covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of fuel hoses, rear suspension components, prescribed areas and brake pipes

Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,198 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

underfloor plastic covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of fuel hoses, rear suspension components, prescribed areas and brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,034 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 41,645 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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S138 PEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S138 PEO, 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 S138 PEO registered?

S138 PEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S138 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S138 PEO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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