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S508 NLY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,379 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 98,379 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,664 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 86,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 86,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r & n/s/r inner body panels corroding.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 82,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r & n/s/r inner body panels corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,143 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 79,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,774 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 76,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,175 miles

offside brake drum slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2006 69,758 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 69,756 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2005 69,153 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 69,153 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S508 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S508 NLY, 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 S508 NLY registered?

S508 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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