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S509 PCW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,112 mi
Last recorded51,112 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 PCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,112 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 51,112 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,137 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,422 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,084 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 43,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,909 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,099 miles

Near side mirror glass is missing. REPAIRED

Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,197 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,936 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 33,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,537 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 31,537 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,057 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,419 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,598 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,798 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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S509 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S509 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 S509 PCW registered?

S509 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S509 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 PCW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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