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S274 GHW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 GHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

s.r.s warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 6 Jun 2012 77,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

s.r.s warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering slightly knocking

Pass 3 Apr 2010 65,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,592 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,002 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,002 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats - unable to carry out full inspection of adult seatbelts

nearside front brake disc scored

wipers poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,040 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,378 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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S274 GHW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S274 GHW, 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 S274 GHW registered?

S274 GHW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S274 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S274 GHW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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