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S198 EPN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,001 mi
Last recorded59,001 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,001 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,601 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,061 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,056 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 49,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,780 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 40,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,865 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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S198 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S198 EPN, 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 S198 EPN registered?

S198 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S198 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 EPN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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