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S836 ABU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,387 mi
Last recorded92,387 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 ABU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 92,387 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 92,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,018 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 74,409 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 74,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,443 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,671 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 63,671 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Off side front wheel and tyre has been kerbed.

Small stone chip to off side front lower screen.

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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S836 ABU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S836 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S836 ABU?

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What year was S836 ABU registered?

S836 ABU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S836 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S836 ABU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S836 ABU have outstanding finance?

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