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S616 PGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,336 mi
Last recorded72,336 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,336 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,350 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,327 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Dec 2012 53,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,450 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge,both rear rims dented

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,433 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,164 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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S616 PGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S616 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 S616 PGW registered?

S616 PGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S616 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S616 PGW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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