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S971 CEB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 CEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 92,543 miles

o/s/f l.s.a front bush deteriorated

rear brake flexys could not be checked because fully covered

Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,537 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

front brake pads low

o/s/f l.s.a front bush deteriorated

rear brake flexys could not be checked because fully covered

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,226 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,618 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 78,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,142 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,773 miles

Bad oil leak from auto gearbox cooling pipe,nearside front.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 65,773 miles

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

Bad oil leak from auto gearbox cooling pipe,nearside front.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,101 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 55,819 miles

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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S971 CEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S971 CEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S971 CEB?

You can check the full history of S971 CEB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S971 CEB registered?

S971 CEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S971 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S971 CEB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S971 CEB have outstanding finance?

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