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S598 XPU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,936 mi
Last recorded81,936 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 XPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of inner tread. ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,001 miles

middle exhaust is corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,969 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 80,962 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,584 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust outer skin corroded

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 78,559 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes corroded front and back on both side. (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust outer skin corroded

oil leak

under trays fitted

wheels to be removed so discs can be checked

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,844 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 65,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,468 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 52,468 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,045 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,832 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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S598 XPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S598 XPU, 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 S598 XPU registered?

S598 XPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S598 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S598 XPU shows 18 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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