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S271 OPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,353 mi
Last recorded108,353 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 OPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 108,353 miles

Both headlights image poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear near joints to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Wing corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 105,652 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar D bushes are worn and perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Ns rear lamp unit is cracked

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 105,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar D bushes are worn and perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Ns rear lamp unit is cracked

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Ns rear lamp unit is cracked

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes are worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,357 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 98,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perished carcass (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 95,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perished carcass (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,574 miles

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

tested in wet condition

Pass 21 Oct 2017 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2017 87,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,057 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,160 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

Fail 21 Oct 2013 71,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,915 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,133 miles

FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 57,133 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 44,763 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,429 miles

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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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S271 OPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S271 OPO, 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 S271 OPO registered?

S271 OPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S271 OPO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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