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S202 OAN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 127,814 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2014 127,813 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 122,738 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 122,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,871 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 118,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 111,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 108,866 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 108,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 103,949 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 103,949 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,400 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,898 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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S202 OAN 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 68.8%.

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 S202 OAN, 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 S202 OAN registered?

S202 OAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S202 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 OAN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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