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S34 NRK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 NRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,773 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 84,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 83,450 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,394 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,254 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,964 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 70,961 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,333 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,665 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 62,610 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 62,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,725 miles

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

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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S34 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S34 NRK, 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 S34 NRK registered?

S34 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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