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S875 EHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,433 mi
Last recorded107,433 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,433 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 107,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,673 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 104,673 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,095 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 102,095 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 86,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,599 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,182 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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S875 EHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S875 EHJ, 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 S875 EHJ registered?

S875 EHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S875 EHJ safe to buy?

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