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S964 GNW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 GNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,484 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 103,859 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

nearside front, corrosion around subframe, front jacking point and rear subframe

offside front, corrosion around subframe, front jacking point and rear subframe

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

sump guards insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,688 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,252 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,735 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,905 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 85,905 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 82,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,203 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 79,203 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 75,034 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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S964 GNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S964 GNW, 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 S964 GNW registered?

S964 GNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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