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S545 NKV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,718 mi
Last recorded10,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 NKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 10,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,718 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 97,718 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,569 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 86,569 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,270 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,325 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 67,325 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,316 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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S545 NKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S545 NKV, 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 S545 NKV registered?

S545 NKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S545 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S545 NKV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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