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S483 NKV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,266 mi
Last recorded71,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 NKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 71,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,218 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 60,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,477 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,300 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 45,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,368 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,244 miles

offside rear inner sill to body extensive corrosion(near limits)//

Fail 7 Sep 2011 37,244 miles

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

offside rear inner sill to body extensive corrosion(near limits)//

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,319 miles

o/s/r tyre nailed x2

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,354 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 25,354 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2005 24,368 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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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S483 NKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S483 NKV, 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 S483 NKV registered?

S483 NKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S483 NKV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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