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S194 FHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,670 mi
Last recorded79,670 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,670 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,820 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,004 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,570 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage not showing cords

Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,841 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage not showing cords

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

rear number plate considerably disscolourd.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,789 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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S194 FHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S194 FHJ, 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 S194 FHJ registered?

S194 FHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S194 FHJ safe to buy?

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