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S17 AJE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 AJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,910 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside headlamp has poor beam parten

Offsids rear tyre in poor condition

Under vehicle has plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 111,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside headlamp has poor beam parten

Offsids rear tyre in poor condition

Under vehicle has plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 106,267 miles

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS

Pass 12 Aug 2008 101,934 miles

EXHAUST//BOX//IN//POOR//CONDITION//

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

UNDERSIDE//OF//CAR//FITTED//WITH//PLASTIC//COVERS//

Fail 12 Aug 2008 101,934 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

EXHAUST//BOX//IN//POOR//CONDITION//

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

UNDERSIDE//OF//CAR//FITTED//WITH//PLASTIC//COVERS//

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,801 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 93,112 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 93,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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S17 AJE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S17 AJE, 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 S17 AJE registered?

S17 AJE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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