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S140 DDO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,918 mi
Last recorded104,918 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,918 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,863 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,414 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 54,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,661 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,084 miles

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,734 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,724 miles

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

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 DDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DDO, 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 S140 DDO registered?

S140 DDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S140 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S140 DDO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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