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M16 AHC

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,781 mi
Last recorded134,781 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 134,781 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front Front Bumper insecure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 May 2020 133,904 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front Front Bumper insecure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,501 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,520 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 88,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,946 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,016 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,725 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 30,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

damage to near side front inner wing

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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M16 AHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M16 AHC, 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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What year was M16 AHC registered?

M16 AHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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