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S285 DEH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,628 mi
Last recorded54,628 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 DEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 54,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,653 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Rear Head restraint(s) not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 52,648 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Rear Head restraint(s) not fitted at time of test

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

Tyre(s) perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,915 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Rear passenger headrests not fitted at time of test

Slight play in steering column joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,915 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger headrests not fitted at time of test

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

Steering column play (detailed inspection obscured by dustcovers/other components)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,707 miles

rear exhaust box outer body corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 48,697 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer body corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,755 miles

Oil leak

back box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,336 miles

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,941 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2010 38,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,382 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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S285 DEH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S285 DEH, 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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S285 DEH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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