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YAZ 5653

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAZ 5653
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 128,861 miles

Offside Front bottom are bush cracking.

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2014 120,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 112,094 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate / Oil level on min / All 4 brake pipes corroding near flexy pipes

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,094 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate / Oil level on min / All 4 brake pipes corroding near flexy pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,002 miles

S R S lamp is illuminated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 104,002 miles

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

S R S lamp is illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,020 miles

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

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

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

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

srs light on

Fail 5 Oct 2011 96,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,017 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 88,017 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,983 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 81,825 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 67,230 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,710 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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YAZ 5653 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAZ 5653, 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 YAZ 5653 registered?

YAZ 5653 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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