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S445 LGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,882 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,174 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,981 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,179 miles

Some cracking to n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,179 miles

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

Some cracking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,109 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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S445 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S445 LGC, 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 S445 LGC registered?

S445 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S445 LGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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