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S53 OCY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 OCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,874 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,716 miles

FRONT IMBALANCE

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,802 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 68,802 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.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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S53 OCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 S53 OCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S53 OCY?

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What year was S53 OCY registered?

S53 OCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S53 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 OCY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S53 OCY have outstanding finance?

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