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S502 OHG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,734 mi
Last recorded105,734 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2013

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

Pass 3 May 2012

Boot lid release button sticks

Borderline pass/fail corrosion- rear brake pipes, consider replacing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust silencer skin corroding

Exhaust tail pipe hanger broken, recommend repair

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Mileage not displayed. Thought to be 97214

Nearside rear jacking point rubber block missing

Some corrosion- front brake pipes

Spare tyre not examined but nearly flat

Unable to view all brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Unequal effort- rear footbrakes

Fail 3 May 2012

Boot lid release button sticks

Borderline pass/fail corrosion- rear brake pipes, consider replacing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust silencer skin corroding

Exhaust tail pipe hanger broken, recommend repair

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Mileage not displayed. Thought to be 97214

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

Nearside rear jacking point rubber block missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some corrosion- front brake pipes

Spare tyre not examined but nearly flat

Unable to view all brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Unequal effort- rear footbrakes

Pass 5 May 2011 81,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,258 miles

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorating

unable to inspect some of underside due to panneling

Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,229 miles

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

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorating

unable to inspect some of underside due to panneling

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,597 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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S502 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S502 OHG, 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 S502 OHG registered?

S502 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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