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S448 WBC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 92,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2007 83,848 miles

child seats in rear of car making seat belt check difficult

engine has oil leaks

exhaust box corroded first skin

n/sr seat belt outer casing missing but buckle still working at time of test

plstic guards on under side making underside test of car not checked

Fail 15 Nov 2007 83,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seats in rear of car making seat belt check difficult

engine has oil leaks

exhaust box corroded first skin

n/sr seat belt outer casing missing but buckle still working at time of test

plstic guards on under side making underside test of car not checked

Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,199 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 76,189 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes o/s and n/s front and o/s n/s rear corroded.

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 23 Nov 2005 67,427 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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S448 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S448 WBC, 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 S448 WBC registered?

S448 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S448 WBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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