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S775 HOB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,451 mi
Last recorded56,451 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 HOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,451 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2011 45,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 45,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,437 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 27,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,494 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 19,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 19,511 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 17,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 16,318 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 16,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front number plate has slight damaged

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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S775 HOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S775 HOB, 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 S775 HOB registered?

S775 HOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S775 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 HOB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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