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S638 NVV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,558 mi
Last recorded80,558 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 NVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2020 80,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,053 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,994 miles

general corrosion under car

Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,994 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general corrosion under car

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box correded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,239 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides -- advise change (3.6.B.4d)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides -- advise change (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,581 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box correded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre part of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,179 miles

centre part of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,538 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 70,538 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,437 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Slight perishing on o/s/r tyre and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 66,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,473 miles

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

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

o/side rear tyre perrished

Fail 12 Jun 2008 62,448 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/side rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 May 2007 56,645 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 56,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 47,529 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low.

Fail 5 May 2006 47,511 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyre treads low

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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S638 NVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S638 NVV, 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 S638 NVV registered?

S638 NVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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