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S870 EPN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,400 mi
Last recorded98,400 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,400 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,700 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2010 77,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,891 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs close to wear limit

o/s/f anti roll bar lower ball joint cover ripped

Fail 29 Jul 2009 75,836 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs close to wear limit

o/s/f anti roll bar lower ball joint cover ripped

Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall and tyre worn heavy inner and outer edges tread not cut as deep

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

main beam switch in poor condition

offside front anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover split

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2008 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall and tyre worn heavy inner and outer edges tread not cut as deep

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

main beam switch in poor condition

offside front anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover split

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,056 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 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S870 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

S870 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S870 EPN safe to buy?

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