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S676 VEL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,006 mi
Last recorded32,006 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 32,006 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 31,795 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 31,795 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,429 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 31,429 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,055 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel arch rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,425 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 29,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,463 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,949 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,924 miles

corrosion to tops of rear springs

front pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,156 miles

n/s/r brake hose starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,556 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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S676 VEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S676 VEL, 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 S676 VEL registered?

S676 VEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S676 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S676 VEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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