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S742 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,751 mi
Last recorded91,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 91,751 miles

slight cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r tyre walls

Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r tyre walls

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,427 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,327 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 76,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 71,676 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 66,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,554 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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S742 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S742 OBD, 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 S742 OBD registered?

S742 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S742 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S742 OBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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