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S697 YEV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,528 mi
Last recorded72,528 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 YEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,414 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 68,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,494 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,937 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,398 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,952 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 52,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,778 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 49,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,371 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,040 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,984 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 42,984 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 39,803 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,390 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S697 YEV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S697 YEV, 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 S697 YEV registered?

S697 YEV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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