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S571 LLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,849 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 87,849 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,276 miles

plastic under covers fitted

service brake efficiency just met 52%

Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords where sidewall meets tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic under covers fitted

service brake efficiency just met 52%

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,489 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 78,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,318 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 71,389 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 71,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 69,196 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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S571 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S571 LLJ, 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 S571 LLJ registered?

S571 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S571 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S571 LLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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