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S518 NLY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,465 mi
Last recorded46,465 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,465 miles

slight dent to n/s/f wheel rim.

tread depths: all four on 7mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 88v.

unable to fully inspect underside due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,465 miles

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15V.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tyre dephs n/s/f5mm o/s/f6mm n/s/r5mm o/s/r3mm

Fail 14 Jan 2008 40,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tyre dephs n/s/f5mm o/s/f6mm n/s/r5mm o/s/r3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f fog light not working, slight dent to n/s/r wheel rim.

slight imbalance to front brakes. damage to body work.

tread depths:n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size:195/50/15V

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 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S518 NLY registered?

S518 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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