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S356 FGH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,752 mi
Last recorded66,752 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 56,722 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 48,756 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 43,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2015 43,619 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,079 miles

near side front Headlamp lens starting to deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 35,140 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 35,140 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2011 27,895 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

your tax expiryed on 31/03/2011 and mot its advised not to let your mot or tax to expiryer as your insurance can be void

Pass 6 May 2011 27,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

your tax expiryed on 31/03/2011 and mot its advised not to let your mot or tax to expiryer as your insurance can be void

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,747 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,715 miles

nearside mirror insecure

offside front brake hose deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,477 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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S356 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S356 FGH, 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 S356 FGH registered?

S356 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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