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S167 FLG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,274 mi
Last recorded86,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,274 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear & nearside rear inner sill corroded & holed

Fail 23 Jul 2016 86,208 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear & nearside rear inner sill corroded & holed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,091 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 22 Jul 2015 83,091 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,308 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,308 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,312 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,347 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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S167 FLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S167 FLG, 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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S167 FLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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