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S576 TBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,502 mi
Last recorded61,502 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,262 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,043 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2016 54,039 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,203 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATIONAL TYRE (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 47,694 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,199 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,437 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,334 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,077 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,517 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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S576 TBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S576 TBJ, 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 S576 TBJ registered?

S576 TBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S576 TBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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