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S740 EJE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,733 mi
Last recorded115,733 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 EJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2009 115,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 106,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 95,744 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn from edge+on legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,224 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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S740 EJE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S740 EJE, 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 S740 EJE registered?

S740 EJE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S740 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 EJE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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