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S295 NLW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,395 mi
Last recorded106,395 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 NLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,395 miles

Steering has slight tight spot on turning

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,646 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,901 miles

haed light lenzes slightly poor condition.f/reg plate slightly poor condition..under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 101,826 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 101,826 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 101,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,668 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 99,963 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,681 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 98,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

futher check may be needed to check rear brake hoses as not seen to clearly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,640 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 94,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,101 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 83,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,423 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 71,423 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,934 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,175 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 43,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S295 NLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S295 NLW, 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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S295 NLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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