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S518 OHG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,771 mi
Last recorded93,771 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,771 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,986 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,483 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 79,916 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 79,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,090 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,987 miles

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

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

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 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S518 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

S518 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S518 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 OHG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S518 OHG have outstanding finance?

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