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S735 ONR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,821 mi
Last recorded82,821 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 ONR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2017 82,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 816,700 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,701 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,208 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,061 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,381 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 50,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,211 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 44,185 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,133 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,839 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,104 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside tyres showing signs of fatigue (cracking) between tread patterns

Fail 10 Jan 2007 29,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres showing signs of fatigue (cracking) between tread pattern

Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,174 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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S735 ONR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S735 ONR, 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 S735 ONR registered?

S735 ONR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S735 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S735 ONR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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