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S431 WAH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,492 mi
Last recorded126,492 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 WAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 126,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers leaking

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 126,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers leaking

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 121,187 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 121,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 101,200 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracked need replacing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 101,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front flexi brake hoses cracked need replacing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,939 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 83,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,757 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 66,044 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 66,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S431 WAH 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 54.5%.

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 S431 WAH, 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 S431 WAH registered?

S431 WAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S431 WAH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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