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S453 LGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,447 mi
Last recorded63,447 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 63,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,840 miles

Nearside Front headlight damaged but still secure

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,182 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 54,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,267 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 47,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 40,194 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 40,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,301 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 21,939 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,338 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,730 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,423 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 16,261 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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S453 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S453 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 S453 LGC registered?

S453 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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