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S199 PGA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,325 mi
Last recorded102,325 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 PGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2013 102,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2012 92,189 miles

chassis some corrosion

exhaust some corrosion

nearside and offside inner sills some corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2012 92,139 miles

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

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

Chassis some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

Nearside & Offside inner sills some corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2012 92,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,109 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 86,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,908 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 68,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,130 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 52,865 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 52,865 miles

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

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

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

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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S199 PGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S199 PGA, 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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S199 PGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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