MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear outer inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position
offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses deteriorating and splitting
slight play in offside front steering rack
steering has slight roughness and knocking when rocked on hard standing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside rear outer inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position
offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses deteriorating and splitting
rear exhaust silencer is corroded and shows signs of blow
rear wiper blade split
slight play in offside front steering rack
steering has slight roughness and knocking when rocked on hard standing
front tyres wearing on inner edges & close to wear indicators
rear metal brake pipes corroding
slight play in steering rack
suspect diesel injector "spitting"
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing on inner edges & close to wear indicators
rear metal brake pipes corroding
slight play in steering rack
suspect diesel injector "spitting"
under floor pan fittied not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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S13 NEJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 S13 NEJ, 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 S13 NEJ registered?
S13 NEJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S13 NEJ safe to buy?
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