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S62 LRM

1998 Mercedes A140 Classic

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,897 mi
Last recorded125,897 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 LRM
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 125,897 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 114,418 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 114,415 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front inner track rod has slight play in joint

Pass 16 Jan 2007 103,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 94,044 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 94,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S62 LRM is a 1998 Mercedes A140 Classic in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S62 LRM, 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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What year was S62 LRM registered?

S62 LRM is a 1998 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S62 LRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 LRM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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