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S837 SVK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 SVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,114 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

plastic floor covers fitted

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,113 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

plastic floor covers fitted

rear wiper split

Pass 25 May 2010 45,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

rear wiper split

Fail 25 May 2010 45,967 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

rear wiper split

Pass 26 May 2009 43,145 miles

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

air bag light on

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2008 40,223 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2007 32,992 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 28,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 27,540 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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S837 SVK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S837 SVK, 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 S837 SVK registered?

S837 SVK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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