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S236 CVE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,956 mi
Last recorded78,956 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 CVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 78,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,169 miles

All the brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished / cracking

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 65,169 miles

All the brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished / cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 62,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,080 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 7 Oct 2017 60,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,533 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads deforming, (heel and toe)...

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,499 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,254 miles

both near side rear and offside rear tyres showing signs of tread pattern breaking up

offside front disc begining to rust and pit on inner half

Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,218 miles

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

both near side rear and offside rear tyres showing signs of tread pattern breaking up

offside front disc begining to rust and pit on inner half

Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 39,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,589 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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S236 CVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S236 CVE, 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 S236 CVE registered?

S236 CVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S236 CVE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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