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S850 EMV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,250 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 91,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 72,681 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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S850 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S850 EMV, 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 S850 EMV registered?

S850 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S850 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 EMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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