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S340 EDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,769 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust mounts corroded.

inner rack joints have slight play.

subframe corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2015 114,766 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust mounts corroded.

inner rack joints have slight play.

subframe corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 114,766 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded. Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded. Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes slight play.

Pass 2 Dec 2014

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded. Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded. Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes slight play.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,923 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 106,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 104,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large amount of pad Chatter from front brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2012 104,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large amount of pad Chatter from front brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2011 101,958 miles

EXHAUST BACK BAO DETERATING AROUND MOUNTING STRAP

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATER DAMAGED

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH DETERATING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING WHEN TURNED BY HAND BUT NOT IN BRAKE ROLLERS

Fail 16 Aug 2011 101,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

EXHAUST BACK BAO DETERATING AROUND MOUNTING STRAP

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATER DAMAGED

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH DETERATING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING WHEN TURNED BY HAND BUT NOT IN BRAKE ROLLERS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,056 miles

ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED BUT COMPLETE

UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Fail 14 Apr 2010 99,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED BUT COMPLETE

UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,933 miles

PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS OF VEHICLE (DIFICULT TO ASSESS)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ENGINE SERVICE

PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS OF VEHICLE (DIFICULT TO ASSESS)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 91,859 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,859 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 87,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,596 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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S340 EDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 S340 EDP, 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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S340 EDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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