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S917 FYG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,986 mi
Last recorded103,986 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise strong nearly excessive footbrake travel requires inspection/repair

exhaust outer skin detiorated

front brake discs worn and pitted

front brake pads very low

nearside and offfside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear shock-absorber leaking nearly to excess

steering column top bearing/uj worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,952 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,952 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,446 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 92,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 83,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 83,355 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

centre brake light 1 bulb not working

Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,123 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 78,123 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,219 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S917 FYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S917 FYG, 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 S917 FYG registered?

S917 FYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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