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S175 HLG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,482 mi
Last recorded100,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 HLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,702 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 82,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,284 miles

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

tyre on n/s/r has slight cracks to tread.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,749 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 63,577 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 63,567 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 60,759 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 60,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,828 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

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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S175 HLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S175 HLG, 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 S175 HLG registered?

S175 HLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S175 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 HLG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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