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N8 LON

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,060 mi
Last recorded150,060 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 LON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 150,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre is going out of shape

under side of vehicle covered in plastic body work

Fail 22 Jun 2009 149,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is going out of shape

under side of vehicle covered in plastic body work

Pass 19 Jun 2008 140,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 124,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 115,642 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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N8 LON is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N8 LON, 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 N8 LON?

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What year was N8 LON registered?

N8 LON is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is N8 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 LON shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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