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S608 CDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,255 mi
Last recorded89,255 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 CDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2008 89,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake hoses perished

N/S/F tyre worn out on inside edge of tread and 2.0mm in testable area and was flat .

O/S/F tyre worn low on edge of tread

Rear tyre depths 3.0mm

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,842 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 78,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

1. emission test on idle struggled to meet limits, fluctuating readings on co2.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S608 CDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S608 CDP, 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 S608 CDP registered?

S608 CDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S608 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 CDP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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