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S725 BBV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,523 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 71,514 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 68,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,471 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,601 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 57,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,959 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,959 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 55,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2012 55,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,856 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,282 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight scratch on windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2010 45,282 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,691 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,765 miles

slight scratch on screen

Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,729 miles

screen scratched

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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S725 BBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S725 BBV, 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 S725 BBV registered?

S725 BBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S725 BBV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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