MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,698 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r - tyre side wall slight damage.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f brake pads wearing thin
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S65 XAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S65 XAT, 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 S65 XAT registered?
S65 XAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 1999.
Is S65 XAT safe to buy?
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