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S216 YNO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 YNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 112,776 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 112,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 111,386 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 111,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 101,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 101,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 87,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body plastic covers fitted, limited access for inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2008 87,916 miles

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

under body plastic covers fitted, limited access for inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,485 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cut inner wall

slight movememt in steeringcolumn uj

Pass 1 Dec 2006 81,842 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,710 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 70,671 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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S216 YNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S216 YNO, 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 S216 YNO registered?

S216 YNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S216 YNO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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