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S341 DFW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,217 mi
Last recorded115,217 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS341 DFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,217 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 115,056 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,723 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 108,723 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,442 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to carry out full inspection of under body due to plastic covers

Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre, o/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre under inflated

unable to carry out a full inspection under vehicle [ plastic covers ]

Pass 7 Jul 2007 74,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 74,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 71,517 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 71,517 miles

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

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

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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S341 DFW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S341 DFW, 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 S341 DFW registered?

S341 DFW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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