MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear tyre pressures low
rear tyre pressures low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise both front tyres slighty perished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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S38 XAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S38 XAW, 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 S38 XAW registered?
S38 XAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S38 XAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S38 XAW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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