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S902 GWU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,893 mi
Last recorded55,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 55,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 52,431 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 49,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre has cuts on the inner wall

Fail 6 Jul 2016 46,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre has cuts on the inner wall

Fail 31 May 2016 45,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,000 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,202 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,778 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 34,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 26,616 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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S902 GWU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S902 GWU, 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 S902 GWU registered?

S902 GWU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S902 GWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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