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S488 PCW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,705 mi
Last recorded91,705 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 PCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,705 miles

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

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

middle exhaust box mounting corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,680 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,764 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,756 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,439 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres oval

Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,442 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 72,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,179 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,179 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,991 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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S488 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S488 PCW, 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 S488 PCW registered?

S488 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S488 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 PCW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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