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S79 NCY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,659 mi
Last recorded42,659 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 NCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 42,659 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 42,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,300 miles

general corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,171 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 42,167 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,098 miles

Offside Front subframe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 42,096 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,603 miles

raer exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,112 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion throughout

Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion throughout

Fail 10 Dec 2013 41,112 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion throughout

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,572 miles

both front brake hoses

carrosion thro out

rear shocks absorbers corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 40,572 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

carrosion thro out

rear shocks absorbers corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 14 Dec 2011 40,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,837 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 39,837 miles

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,215 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,140 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 38,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,711 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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S79 NCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S79 NCY, 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 S79 NCY registered?

S79 NCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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