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S608 NLY

1998 Mercedes A140 Classic

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,244 mi
Last recorded38,244 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 NLY
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,244 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 38,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,671 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,831 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,075 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 28,075 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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S608 NLY is a 1998 Mercedes A140 Classic in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S608 NLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S608 NLY?

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What year was S608 NLY registered?

S608 NLY is a 1998 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S608 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 NLY shows 6 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.

Does S608 NLY have outstanding finance?

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