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S194 NRN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,714 mi
Last recorded131,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 NRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 131,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 128,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 122,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 113,948 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake pads nearing mot limit

front brakes show small amount of out of balance

headlamps condensated and show cloudy images

nearside rear lower coil spring insulator deterierating

offside front outer drive boot pin holed

offside rear lower coil spring insulator missing

rear coil springs corroded

strong advise front brake discs show heavy lipping to inner surfaces

strong advise nearside front tyre shows heavy wear to edge showing indicators and nearing mot limit

Pass 5 Jan 2007 96,152 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 96,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre shows wear indicators

Fail 27 Jan 2006 84,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 84,192 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 NRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRN, 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 NRN registered?

S194 NRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S194 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S194 NRN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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