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Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S162 LVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 S162 LVY, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S162 LVY?
You can check the full history of S162 LVY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S162 LVY registered?
S162 LVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S162 LVY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S162 LVY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S162 LVY have outstanding finance?
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