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S532 NLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,730 mi
Last recorded105,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 NLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,730 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

offside wiper smearing slightly

slight judder on front discs

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bush

Fail 6 Jun 2014 105,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

offside wiper smearing slightly

slight judder on front discs

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bush

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,204 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f jacking blocks missing

Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise tracking

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

n/s/r and o/s/f jacking blocks missing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,527 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 87,527 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/r tyre out of shape and badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,401 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,384 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 69,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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S532 NLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S532 NLM, 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 S532 NLM registered?

S532 NLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S532 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S532 NLM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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