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MBZ 8624

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,177 mi
Last recorded70,177 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8624
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,785 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 58,783 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,754 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,437 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,705 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,437 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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MBZ 8624 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MBZ 8624, 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 MBZ 8624 registered?

MBZ 8624 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is MBZ 8624 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 8624 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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