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S193 RBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,288 mi
Last recorded112,288 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 RBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 112,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangar mount snapped from tail pipe (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust centre silencer slightly corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight fluid leak under vehicle

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wear/perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,873 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriating ond rear brk loose

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Jul 2014 108,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust deteriating ond rear brk loose

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,024 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,240 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 95,237 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,299 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 92,946 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,865 miles

Nearside front road wheel damaged.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 86,757 miles

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

Nearside front road wheel damaged.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,426 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 82,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 77,237 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S193 RBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S193 RBD, 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 S193 RBD registered?

S193 RBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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