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S198 NRK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,739 mi
Last recorded71,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 NRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,477 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,443 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,213 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 59,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,712 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 51,712 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,653 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 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NRK, 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 NRK registered?

S198 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S198 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 NRK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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