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S154 EAE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,622 mi
Last recorded100,622 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,622 miles

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

o/s mirror cracked

segment in high level brake light not working

slightly play in steering u/j column

Fail 1 Feb 2010 100,522 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

alternator bearing noisy

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorated

no plates front and rear deteriorating

o/s glass mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

one segment out on centre brake light

slight knock steering UJ

slight play steering top column bush

Fail 1 Feb 2010 100,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

alternator bearings noisy

front & rear number plates deteriorating

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorated

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

one segment out on centre brake light

slight knock steering UJ

slight play steering top column bush

Pass 11 Feb 2009 98,181 miles

the offside mirror is cracked but not affecting the veiw to the rear

Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,435 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2006 74,820 miles

front tyre treads low

o/s door mirror damaged

slight wear to front brake disc

Fail 9 Feb 2006 74,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

crack to o/s door mirror

front tyres wearing on edges

lip to front brake discs

rear indicators to fade

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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S154 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S154 EAE, 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 S154 EAE registered?

S154 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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