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S101 MTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,130 mi
Last recorded109,130 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 MTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,130 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 109,130 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 106,599 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracked

brake pad warning light flickers on and off

multi-function indicator/main beam/washer wiper switch feels slightly floppy

power steering feels slightly heavy

Fail 3 Aug 2012 106,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracked

brake pad warning light flickers on and off

multi-function indicator/main beam/washer wiper switch feels slightly floppy

power steering feels slightly heavy

Fail 13 Jul 2012 106,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s wiper slightly split

pad warning lamp on

Fail 29 Nov 2011 106,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,847 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear lower outer wheelarches and doorshuts

headlamp/ indicator/ washwipe switch loose

n/s mirror lens loose

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate delaminating

sill covers fitted

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Sep 2010 97,491 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear lower outer wheelarches and doorshuts

n/s mirror lens loose

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate delaminating

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 87,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,987 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion underside

Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 74,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear shock absorber's slightly week

offside and nearside rear brake hose's slightly perished

offside and nearside rear tyre's steped on tread

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,775 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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S101 MTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 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 S101 MTR, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S101 MTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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