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S484 VYA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,052 mi
Last recorded135,052 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 135,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 130,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,983 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,499 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 123,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 116,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,297 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,460 miles

hand brake

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,672 miles

front tyres worn on out side edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 89,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,004 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,355 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,524 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre tread but not down to the cords also tyre starting to perish.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,407 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,315 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 44,315 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,994 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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S484 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S484 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 S484 VYA registered?

S484 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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