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S233 ETV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,483 mi
Last recorded84,483 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 ETV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 84,483 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 84,481 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 May 2018 82,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2017 88,235 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2017 80,318 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 79,973 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (front) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and sill covers are fitted making some items difficult to check

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,179 miles

Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,971 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,195 miles

near side front tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,279 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,413 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,643 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 36,550 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 30,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,474 miles

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

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

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

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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S233 ETV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S233 ETV, 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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S233 ETV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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