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S612 BDL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 BDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,060 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,550 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,494 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,429 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,310 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,310 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,863 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake hoses out protecter split

Fail 18 Nov 2009 61,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,654 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight noise from steering column area when turn lock to lock

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,801 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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S612 BDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S612 BDL, 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 S612 BDL registered?

S612 BDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S612 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S612 BDL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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