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S599 NVV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 NVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,760 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,642 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 101,638 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,613 miles

Rear axle carrier bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 88,246 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,562 miles

Nearside rear metal brake line starting to corrode.

Offside rear metal brake line starting to corrode recommend replacement.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,983 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 70,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,438 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low tread depth.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,802 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,056 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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S599 NVV 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 82.4%.

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 S599 NVV, 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 S599 NVV registered?

S599 NVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S599 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S599 NVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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