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S218 YHK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,035 mi
Last recorded112,035 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 112,035 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 112,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 11,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 106,401 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,633 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,621 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,795 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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S218 YHK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S218 YHK, 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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S218 YHK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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