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S386 MWN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,568 mi
Last recorded87,568 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 MWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,568 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 84,499 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,499 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,772 miles

Metal brake pipes & ferrules corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,340 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,377 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 71,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,903 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 63,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,617 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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S386 MWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S386 MWN, 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 S386 MWN registered?

S386 MWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S386 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S386 MWN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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