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S446 LGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,269 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 74,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,311 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mounting (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,921 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 64,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,885 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 58,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,220 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,163 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 48,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,216 miles

windowscreen damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,225 miles

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

windowscreen damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,551 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 36,551 miles

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

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

windowscreen damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,804 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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S446 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S446 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 S446 LGC registered?

S446 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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