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S536 LFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,731 mi
Last recorded72,731 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,731 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,731 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured illuminating from reverse lamp when brake applied (1.1.A.3e)

centre silencer poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm not applying pressure to wiper blade (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured illuminating from reverse lamp when brake applied (1.1.A.3e)

centre silencer poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,427 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,425 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,591 miles

advice check front brake pads

front and rear number plates

full plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,497 miles

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

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,644 miles

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

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

Number plates slightly faded.

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

Wiper blades starting to smear windsrceen.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,081 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,419 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 16,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 7,622 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,622 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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S536 LFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S536 LFJ, 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 S536 LFJ registered?

S536 LFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S536 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S536 LFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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