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S476 VYA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,541 mi
Last recorded123,541 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 123,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F INNER WING POOR REPAIR TO MOUNT AREA

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 123,534 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f inner wing to strut top poor repair

Pass 25 Sep 2008 116,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 105,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,689 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 97,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S476 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S476 VYA, 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 S476 VYA registered?

S476 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S476 VYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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