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S861 SNG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,018 mi
Last recorded91,018 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 SNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,018 miles

both front tyres low pressure

both side repeaters faded

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

o/s/r indecator faded

rear number plate poor

Fail 25 Sep 2010 91,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low pressure

both side repeaters faded

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

o/s/r indecator faded

rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F backplate missing

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,244 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,033 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,033 miles

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

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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S861 SNG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S861 SNG, 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

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What year was S861 SNG registered?

S861 SNG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S861 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 SNG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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