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S89 YAB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 YAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,874 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,070 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 82,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,406 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2006 64,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 64,627 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 64,627 miles

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

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

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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S89 YAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S89 YAB, 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 S89 YAB registered?

S89 YAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S89 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S89 YAB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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