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S978 TNP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 TNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 125,802 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 120,914 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 120,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 113,511 miles

offside rear tyre worn

corrosion offside rear inner sill

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Jan 2011 113,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion offside rear inner sill

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 108,011 miles

offside rear tyre wearing

slight play offside steering arm joint

Fail 15 Jan 2010 108,010 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre wearing

slight play offside steering arm joint

Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,457 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 101,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 93,962 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 93,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 79,646 miles

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

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

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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S978 TNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S978 TNP, 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 S978 TNP registered?

S978 TNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S978 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S978 TNP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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