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S565 KSS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2006 68,218 miles

front subframe rusty suggest attention

Fail 4 May 2006 68,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front subframe rusty suggest attention

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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S565 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S565 KSS, 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 S565 KSS registered?

S565 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S565 KSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 KSS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S565 KSS have outstanding finance?

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