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S810 BBV

1998 Mercedes A140 Classic

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 BBV
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008
Fail 10 Nov 2008 103,902 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 93,555 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 93,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,024 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 85,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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S810 BBV is a 1998 Mercedes A140 Classic in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S810 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S810 BBV?

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What year was S810 BBV registered?

S810 BBV is a 1998 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S810 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S810 BBV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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