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S371 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,231 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 111,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 111,739 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 104,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 97,049 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,049 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 96,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 91,521 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 86,786 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)

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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S371 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S371 GSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S371 GSG registered?

S371 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S371 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S371 GSG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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