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S515 GCB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 GCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 107,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front disc pitted

offside front disc pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 86,129 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 72,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Small cuts to nearside rear tyre iunner sidewall.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Small cuts to nearside rear tyre iunner sidewall.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,742 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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S515 GCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S515 GCB, 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 S515 GCB registered?

S515 GCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S515 GCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 GCB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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