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S622 XNF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS622 XNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 81,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired all four mounting bushes excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,129 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2016 72,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,909 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,585 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 55,249 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,676 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

washer bottle leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,125 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,637 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 43,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,069 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 40,971 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 33,904 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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S622 XNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S622 XNF, 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 S622 XNF registered?

S622 XNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S622 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S622 XNF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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