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S575 XAY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 91,389 miles

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 18 May 2011 91,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 27 May 2010
Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight mark offside front seatbelt

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,579 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 63,578 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise both rear tyres starting to crack on outter side walls

advise heat shield slighty loose by cat and plastic trim slight damage

advise offside wheel arch starting to rust

advise slight dent in rim near side front rim

advise slight knock in coloum

advise slight run out front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2006 63,005 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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S575 XAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S575 XAY, 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 S575 XAY registered?

S575 XAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S575 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S575 XAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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