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S203 EFG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,418 mi
Last recorded151,418 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 151,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 139,753 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2014 132,063 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre very heavily perished

Fail 26 Jun 2014 132,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre very heavily perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 125,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 125,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,574 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 125,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,716 miles

plastic on n/s sill panel damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2011 118,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

plastic on n/s sill panel damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,096 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 106,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 90,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,598 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 73,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

FRONT & REAR BRAKES SLIGHT IMBALANCE

HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY STICKY

LARGE BELLY PANS & PLASTIC MOULDINGS FITTED ( INSPECTION RESTRICTED )

NOISE AT N/S/F WHEEL SUSPECT BRAKE

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TYRE PRESSURES APPEAR LOW

Pass 1 Sep 2005 54,718 miles

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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S203 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S203 EFG, 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 S203 EFG registered?

S203 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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