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MUI 1404

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 1404
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 88,483 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,329 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust corroded

O/s front lower suspension arm bush perished

Rear seat missing

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,279 miles

Chips in windscreen

Exhaust corroded

O/s rear seat removed

Surface corrosion to brake pipes some pipes not visible

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,576 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust outer caseing corroded

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

n/s rear tyre wear on edges

o/s rear outer wheel rim slight damage

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,180 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust outer case corroding

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,117 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

stone chips in screen

Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

stone chips in screen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,139 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,776 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

damage to windscreen

nsf and nsr wheel rim dented

osr indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,662 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,904 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 31,904 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,844 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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MUI 1404 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MUI 1404, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MUI 1404?

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What year was MUI 1404 registered?

MUI 1404 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is MUI 1404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 1404 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MUI 1404 have outstanding finance?

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