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S201 FGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 80,980 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,838 miles

Exhaust Centre Silencer Outter Skin Coroding Away

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,422 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,420 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 54,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,068 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,057 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,851 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 49,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,437 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 45,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,761 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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S201 FGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S201 FGC, 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 S201 FGC registered?

S201 FGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S201 FGC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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