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S444 BGH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,997 mi
Last recorded64,997 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 not in view (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 not in view (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,608 miles

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

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,414 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,688 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,380 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,637 miles

advise rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,348 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 48,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,142 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,133 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 44,808 miles

travel in handbrake. †n/s body panels damaged. †front pads starting to wear

Fail 30 May 2007 44,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

travel in handbrake. †n/s body panels damaged. †front pads starting to wear

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,886 miles

advise slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 15 Feb 2006 42,886 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link

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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S444 BGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S444 BGH, 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 S444 BGH registered?

S444 BGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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