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S728 CPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 CPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 114,833 miles

exhaust very rusty

front brake hoses cracking

front brake pipes rusty

rear pads getting low

rear shock top mounts weak

Fail 28 Dec 2017 114,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust very rusty

front brake hoses cracking

front brake pipes rusty

rear pads getting low

rear shock top mounts weak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 109,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 103,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 98,417 miles

offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,747 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 95,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,906 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 85,973 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,491 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,554 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,210 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 72,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 66,591 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 59,111 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 53,884 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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S728 CPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S728 CPA, 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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S728 CPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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