MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front brake disc slightly pitted
offside front brake disc slightly pitted.
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front brake disc slightly pitted
offside front brake disc slightly pitted.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S486 NES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S486 NES, 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 S486 NES registered?
S486 NES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.
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