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S247 TBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,696 mi
Last recorded135,696 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 135,696 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 132,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake discs rusty

covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 132,267 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake discs rusty

covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2013 127,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 122,919 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 119,888 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 119,888 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 116,290 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,562 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 107,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 97,143 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 97,139 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,131 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 74,972 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,228 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 62,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S247 TBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 S247 TBJ, 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 S247 TBJ registered?

S247 TBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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