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S601 NVV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,208 mi
Last recorded108,208 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 NVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 108,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 100,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 93,653 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front diss pitted and worn

both rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2010 93,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

both front diss pitted and worn

both rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,637 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 81,637 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,528 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 59,511 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,512 miles

slight play in steering top u/j

Pass 26 Aug 2005 45,676 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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S601 NVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S601 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 S601 NVV registered?

S601 NVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S601 NVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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