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S36 NRK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,505 mi
Last recorded92,505 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 NRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,505 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,124 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 85,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,836 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,429 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 79,429 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 76,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,073 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,363 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 72,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,668 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,338 miles

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

Offside 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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S36 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S36 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 S36 NRK registered?

S36 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S36 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 NRK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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