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S17 MMG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,029 mi
Last recorded106,029 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 MMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,029 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 106,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,820 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 97,789 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaurst corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,550 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,550 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,024 miles

nearside mirror glass away away away

Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside mirror glass away away away

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,585 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 80,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,749 miles

number plates temperary fixed at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2008 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

number plates temperary fixed at time of test

Fail 29 May 2007 60,045 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 60,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 53,585 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION BEARING NOISEY

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,585 miles

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION BEARING NOISEY

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 MMG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S17 MMG, 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 MMG registered?

S17 MMG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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