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S46 CDE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,580 mi
Last recorded155,580 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 155,580 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear viper damage

oil leake

Fail 1 Mar 2016 155,573 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear viper damage

oil leake

Pass 18 Feb 2015 146,516 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 132,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 122,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,509 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 85,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

offside front tyre has side wall damage {cords not exposed}

Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S46 CDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S46 CDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S46 CDE?

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What year was S46 CDE registered?

S46 CDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S46 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S46 CDE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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