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S184 OLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 OLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 152,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all exhaust seriously corroded

headlight / wiper switch worn

nearside rear outer sill corroded offside rear outer sill /wheel arch seriously corroded but covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 149,967 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust corroded

all metal brake pipes seriously corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

sills covered

Pass 14 May 2011 141,815 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 141,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 129,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2009 117,492 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front and rear registration plates slightly faded

interior mirror loose

Pass 6 May 2009 117,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear registration plates slightly faded

interior mirror loose

Pass 30 May 2008 107,541 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp aims on minimum

interior rear view mirror loose

steering column noisey

Fail 30 May 2008 107,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

both headlamp aims on minimum

interior rear view mirror loose

steering column noisey

Pass 18 May 2007 97,242 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 85,552 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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S184 OLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S184 OLM, 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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S184 OLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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