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S806 FGH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,766 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 129,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/perrished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,658 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 light in third high level brake light inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front shocks weak

exhaust rusty

plastic outer sills fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,442 miles

Exhaust centre section is starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,155 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 102,155 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,947 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 99,947 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,771 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,682 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 87,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 72,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake hoses perished

n/s/r tyre VERY lumpy

n/s/r wheel rim distorted

Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,225 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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S806 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S806 FGH, 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 S806 FGH registered?

S806 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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