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SUI 2108

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,102 mi
Last recorded84,102 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 2108
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,102 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED AROUND EDGE OF TREAD.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,846 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 76,828 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2013 76,807 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Centre exhaust in poor condition

No rear washer

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,796 miles

front dicsc heavily lipped

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,425 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting in main tread groove

rear subframe bushes deteriorated, play not yet excessive!

slight play steering offside & nearside

Fail 10 Nov 2010 67,425 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

nearside rear tyre splitting in main tread groove

rear subframe bushes deteriorated, play not yet excessive!

slight play steering offside & nearside

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,541 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 57,541 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,693 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 49,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,665 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 38,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre beginning to split

Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,695 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 32,695 miles

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

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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SUI 2108 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SUI 2108, 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

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What year was SUI 2108 registered?

SUI 2108 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is SUI 2108 safe to buy?

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