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S219 WAW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016
Pass 29 Sep 2015
Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,406 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 61,406 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust box rusty,.

light scracthing to front windsreen

Fail 13 Aug 2013 59,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust box rusty,.

light scracthing to front windsreen

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,139 miles

Cut to offside rear tyre but not to cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light scratching to offside of screen

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

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,139 miles

Cut to offside rear tyre but not to cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light scratching to offside of screen

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light scratching to screen caused by offside wiper

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

Vehicle underpanelling impairs full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,994 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,463 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 40,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 36,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,583 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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S219 WAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S219 WAW, 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 S219 WAW registered?

S219 WAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S219 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S219 WAW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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