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S870 ABU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,196 mi
Last recorded97,196 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 ABU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,196 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 97,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,489 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,395 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,642 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 76,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,730 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 64,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,259 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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S870 ABU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S870 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.

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What year was S870 ABU registered?

S870 ABU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S870 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 ABU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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