MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly rusty
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S56 TLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc 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 S56 TLS, 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 S56 TLS registered?
S56 TLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 1999.
Is S56 TLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S56 TLS 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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