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S990 NLT

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,326 mi
Last recorded132,326 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 132,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on windscreen ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

marks on windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2018 139,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,907 miles

Central exhaust box very rusty

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre small cracks in side walls

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush cracking (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 123,907 miles

Central exhaust box very rusty

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre small cracks in side walls

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush cracking (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,078 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded .

under trays fitted .

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,001 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer badly corroded .

engine covers and under trays fitted .

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer badly corroded .

engine fuel hose starting to perish

off side rear and off side front tyres starting to perish .

Fail 14 Nov 2013 105,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wall small cut

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wall small cut

Pass 1 Nov 2012 11,410 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on inner tyre wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has small cracks on inner tyre wall

Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on inner tyre wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has small cracks on inner tyre wall

Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear on inner edge of offside front tyre.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,189 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 83,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 77,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 77,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 71,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 65,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 57,918 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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S990 NLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 S990 NLT, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S990 NLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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