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S601 PGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,218 mi
Last recorded86,218 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,218 miles

Earth strap underneath snapped

Exhaust corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,218 miles

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

Earth strap underneath snapped

Exhaust corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/5015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General suspention and body rust

Lower earth cable snapped off

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

Rear silencer very rusty

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 82,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General suspention and body rust

Lower earth cable snapped off

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear silencer very rusty

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,158 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 73,157 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre has cuts in inner sidewall not to cords

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner edge

windscreen wiper blades are smearing slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2010 60,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner edge

windscreen wiper blades are smearing slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2009 53,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both lower arm bushes split

corrosion exhaust

dipswitch faulty

wear front pads and discs

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,048 miles

both lower arm bushes split

corrosion exhaust

dipswitch faulty

wear front pads and discs

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,535 miles

dip switch faulty

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2008 48,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

dip switch faulty

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r spring seat cup missing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,490 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 40,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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S601 PGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGW, 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 PGW registered?

S601 PGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S601 PGW shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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