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S894 HTE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,776 mi
Last recorded123,776 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2011 123,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2010

both front shocker bearings becoming stiff

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear flexy brake pipes slightly perished

centre exhaust box outercasing slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Fail 26 Mar 2010

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front shocker bearings becoming stiff

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear flexy brake pipes slightly perished

centre exhaust box outercasing slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Fail 31 Mar 2009 107,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,057 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 92,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 92,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,178 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,262 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 66,262 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 HTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S894 HTE, 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 S894 HTE registered?

S894 HTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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