1998 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · S901 BMV
1998 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 87,190 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S901 BMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 87,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S901 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (S901 BMV) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
S901 BMV Mileage History
- 20/12/202187,164 mi
- 22/01/202487,164 mi
- 22/01/202487,164 mi
- 09/04/202587,190 mi+26 mi
- 12/04/202587,190 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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