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S876 CPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,882 mi
Last recorded49,882 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear arms have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,588 miles

Both front brake hoses very slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,267 miles

Undertrays covering most of underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2011 40,266 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays covering most of underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,657 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,230 miles

All tyre treads getting low.

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,848 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,149 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 34,132 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,954 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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S876 CPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S876 CPB, 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 S876 CPB registered?

S876 CPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S876 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S876 CPB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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