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S111 DVB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,745 mi
Last recorded36,745 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 DVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,734 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Sep 2010 34,734 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,936 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2009 32,936 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,387 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2007 29,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S111 DVB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S111 DVB, 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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What year was S111 DVB registered?

S111 DVB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S111 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 DVB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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