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S894 CPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,120 mi
Last recorded60,120 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 CPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,205 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,668 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 42,668 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,862 miles

both rear tyres on tread warning bars

Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,140 miles

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

both rear tyres worn

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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S894 CPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S894 CPA, 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 S894 CPA registered?

S894 CPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S894 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S894 CPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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