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S140 CPD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,915 mi
Last recorded73,915 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 CPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 73,915 miles

NSR Tyre castelated and wearing close to legal limit

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSR Tyre castelated wearing on inside close to legal limit

Shock absorbors becoming soft.

Fail 31 May 2011 73,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR Tyre castelated and wearing close to legal limit

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSR Tyre castelated wearing on inside close to legal limit

Shock absorbors becoming soft.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,653 miles

N/S/F brake pipe to hose union damp no leak or pedal creep on inspection

both ns and os rear tyres castelated on inside edges

rear wiper blde split

sill and under floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 28 May 2010 68,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

N/S/F brake pipe to hose union damp no leak or pedal creep on inspection

both ns and os rear tyres castelated on inside edges

rear wiper blde split

sill and under floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 65,663 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,311 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Dec 2008 60,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,016 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,620 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 45,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pad thickness still within tolerances

intermittent airbag warning lamp fault

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 May 2006 41,448 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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S140 CPD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc 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 S140 CPD, 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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S140 CPD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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