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S518 AGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,745 mi
Last recorded63,745 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 AGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 63,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noisey (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle and both rear suspension arms surface corrosion

Fail 24 May 2019 63,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle and both rear suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,584 miles

Both rear suspension arms surface corrosion

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,841 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 58,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,325 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 56,324 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,139 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,914 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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S518 AGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S518 AGC, 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 S518 AGC registered?

S518 AGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S518 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 AGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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