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S478 LLX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 LLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,943 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 87,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,576 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,038 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,000 miles

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,284 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 54,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,809 miles

offside rear tyre has small cut on sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,282 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 33,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 29,236 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 29,219 miles

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

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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S478 LLX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S478 LLX, 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 S478 LLX registered?

S478 LLX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S478 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 LLX shows 15 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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